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Photos: Sooni Taraporevala’s photographic ode to Mumbai opens in New Delhi

Updated On Jan 12, 2018 05:59 PM IST

In her new exhibition, ‘Home in the City,’ at Vadehra Art Gallery, New Delhi, Sooni Taraporevala presents the city as Bombay in 1977 and Mumbai now, via a rich landscape of visuals that are intrinsic to the city’s charm.

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Lilliput and Stellan Skarsgard on the sets of ‘The Perfect Murder,’ Bombay 1987. In her new exhibition ‘Home in the City,’ Sooni Taraporevala presents the city as Bombay in 1977 and Mumbai now, via a rich landscape of visuals that are intrinsic to the city’s charm. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 12, 2018 05:59 PM IST

Lilliput and Stellan Skarsgard on the sets of ‘The Perfect Murder,’ Bombay 1987. In her new exhibition ‘Home in the City,’ Sooni Taraporevala presents the city as Bombay in 1977 and Mumbai now, via a rich landscape of visuals that are intrinsic to the city’s charm. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta)

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‘Happy at a Navjote, Mumbai 2015.’ Taraporevala began photographing the city in 1977 with her Nikkormat camera, which was bought with money borrowed from her roommate at Harvard, Cathy Dement. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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‘Happy at a Navjote, Mumbai 2015.’ Taraporevala began photographing the city in 1977 with her Nikkormat camera, which was bought with money borrowed from her roommate at Harvard, Cathy Dement. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta)

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Gun battle at Cusrow Baug, Bombay 1985. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Gun battle at Cusrow Baug, Bombay 1985. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta)

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Camel at Marine Drive, Bombay 1977. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Camel at Marine Drive, Bombay 1977. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta)

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Spectator at an air show, Marine Drive, Mumbai 2005. Taraporevala’s photographs of Mumbai (then) are a rare document of the change it has seen, even in the most publicly frequented spaces. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Spectator at an air show, Marine Drive, Mumbai 2005. Taraporevala’s photographs of Mumbai (then) are a rare document of the change it has seen, even in the most publicly frequented spaces. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta)

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Spectator at an air show, Marine Drive, Mumbai 2005. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Spectator at an air show, Marine Drive, Mumbai 2005. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta)

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Security Guard, Juhu Airport, Bombay 1982. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Security Guard, Juhu Airport, Bombay 1982. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta)

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Sarfu and Irrfan Khan, ‘Salaam Bombay!’ workshop, Bombay 1987. “I think my eye is still the same, my style as well, as well as what interests me has remained the same. What has developed is my speed and technical skills,” said Taraporevala about her work. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Sarfu and Irrfan Khan, ‘Salaam Bombay!’ workshop, Bombay 1987. “I think my eye is still the same, my style as well, as well as what interests me has remained the same. What has developed is my speed and technical skills,” said Taraporevala about her work. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta)

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Naseeruddin Shah and Stellan Skarsgard on the sets of ‘The Perfect Murder,’ Bombay 1987. From unguarded moments on film sets to public events, her eye is trained on the oddities of daily life. “In my experience it (Mumbai) has always been an extremely welcoming city for photographers,” said Taraporevala. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 12, 2018 05:59 PM IST

Naseeruddin Shah and Stellan Skarsgard on the sets of ‘The Perfect Murder,’ Bombay 1987. From unguarded moments on film sets to public events, her eye is trained on the oddities of daily life. “In my experience it (Mumbai) has always been an extremely welcoming city for photographers,” said Taraporevala. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta)

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On location, The Perfect Murder shoot, Bombay 1987. There is no doubt that the photographs are driven by a strong sense of a memory of Mumbai, even as Taraporevala continues to live in the same city. The photographs seem simple, but reflect the layered complexities that Mumbai is known for, as one of India’s most dynamic cities. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 12, 2018 05:59 PM IST

On location, The Perfect Murder shoot, Bombay 1987. There is no doubt that the photographs are driven by a strong sense of a memory of Mumbai, even as Taraporevala continues to live in the same city. The photographs seem simple, but reflect the layered complexities that Mumbai is known for, as one of India’s most dynamic cities. (Sooni Taraporevala / Courtesy Sunaparanta)

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