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| Sunday, 7 September 2003 |
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Grit: Thy name is woman by Bharat Bhushan Sarvesh is an ordinary woman with extraordinary grit: she has not only become a photographer of some merit but has also showed how to survive in this still male-dominated world. Waging a do or die battle single-handedly, she has come a long way since she was thrown out of her home by her husband, simply because she could not bear any child to him! As she came from not a very well-to-do family, even her parents refused to give her shelter which eventually was provided to her by a women's organization called "Saheli" (friend). Here, to make both ends meet, she began taking stitching and knitting orders while simultaneously pursuing a beautician's course. This gave her a new confidence - confidence to make it on her own. While at "Saheli", Sarvesh was introduced to the camera by a friend. That did it. She instantly fell in love with it and decided to use it for making a living. Soon, she began to be recognized as a photographer who knew how to compose a shot. Consequently, her photographs were featured in newspapers and magazines. Sarvesh was there when the earthquake struck in Gujarat, or when the bofors were spitting fire on the Kargil front in a sharp conflict with Pakistan, or just focusing on women - women belonging to the underprivileged sections of society. Her photographs not only won for her widespread acclaim but also recognition in the form of awards instituted by the government.The subject of women - the suffering women to be precise - is very close to her heart for obvious reasons. She has held many solo shows on the subject in many Indian cities for very receptive audiences. Courtesy: India perspectives |
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