This project has been on my mind for a long time and after endless discussions and planning over cups of tea and glasses of wine, I am excited that it is finally coming together!
About a year ago, I had an idea of putting together a coffee table book on the people of Pune,and show the city through them.
The inspiration sprung while looking at other books on Pune which were mainly about the history of the city.After giving it a thought,I realized that every Punekar I know has a story about an individual, a family, an institution who/which is irrevocably tied to the DNA of the place, and which plays an important part in making it what it is today!
My vision here is to create a photo essay that features a hundred or so individuals from across professions and economic strata, who are actively participating and contributing in making Pune a lively vibrant dynamic city that it is today.
The book will be an intriguing and eclectic collection of photographs and related text, narrating the story of the growth of the city through its people.
I want the book to feature entrepreneurs, social workers, industrialists, intellectuals, artists, theater personalities and any other category represented by an individual who stands for the Pune spirit. In recounting their stories and achievements, and their contribution to the city, I would like to make my readers aware of the values of simplicity, hard work, vision, philanthropy,creativity and last but not the least, of their authenticity that has transformed this town into a vibrant cosmopolitan and culturally rich place.
The estimated market for this book could be pretty wide, comprising of residents and visitors but also Punekars who have their roots here and live abroad.It could be displayed and sold at all major hotels and at the Pune Airport book store! It would also be a great window for anyone interested in learning about who and what is happening in today’s Pune.
This collection of photographs would also direct the viewers attention to the direction in which Pune is growing i.e into a city of multi- talented, multifaceted people from all over the globe and every walk of life and bring attention to the wide talent that chooses to live here.
For this to succeed and become a reality, I need your help.Please come forward to be clicked or refer others who you think can be subjects in this book.I am also looking for funding and publishers for this project so any contact and ideas in this direction will help.
You could call me on +91 976 488 9234 or email me at shoot@umadhanwatey.com and we could take it from there!
Looking forward to your help and valuable feedback.
Below are some pictures that I have already clicked for the same.
This project has been on my mind for a long time and after endless discussions and planning over cups of tea and glasses of wine, I am excited that it is finally coming together!
About a year ago, I had an idea of putting together a coffee table book on the people of Pune,and show the city through them.
The inspiration sprung while looking at other books on Pune which were mainly about the history of the city.After giving it a thought,I realized that every Punekar I know has a story about an individual, a family, an institution who/which is irrevocably tied to the DNA of the place, and which plays an important part in making it what it is today!
My vision here is to create a photo essay that features a hundred or so individuals from across professions and economic strata, who are actively participating and contributing in making Pune a lively vibrant dynamic city that it is today.
The book will be an intriguing and eclectic collection of photographs and related text, narrating the story of the growth of the city through its people.
I want the book to feature entrepreneurs, social workers, industrialists, intellectuals, artists, theater personalities and any other category represented by an individual who stands for the Pune spirit. In recounting their stories and achievements, and their contribution to the city, I would like to make my readers aware of the values of simplicity, hard work, vision, philanthropy,creativity and last but not the least, of their authenticity that has transformed this town into a vibrant cosmopolitan and culturally rich place.
The estimated market for this book could be pretty wide, comprising of residents and visitors but also Punekars who have their roots here and live abroad.It could be displayed and sold at all major hotels and at the Pune Airport book store! It would also be a great window for anyone interested in learning about who and what is happening in today’s Pune.
This collection of photographs would also direct the viewers attention to the direction in which Pune is growing i.e into a city of multi- talented, multifaceted people from all over the globe and every walk of life and bring attention to the wide talent that chooses to live here.
For this to succeed and become a reality, I need your help.Please come forward to be clicked or refer others who you think can be subjects in this book.I am also looking for funding and publishers for this project so any contact and ideas in this direction will help.
You could call me on +91 976 488 9234 or email me at shoot@umadhanwatey.com and we could take it from there!
Looking forward to your help and valuable feedback.
Below are some pictures that I have already clicked for the same.
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| Manali Mitra |
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| Val Resh |
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| Veda Aggarwal |
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| Nilankur Das |
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| Pankaj Sapkal |
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| Sumair Zubairy |
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| Ninad Atmo |
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| Varun Venkit |
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| Rashmi Bhadkamkar |
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