A fashion shoot at Sassoon Dock, Mumbai, India
Entrance to Sassoon Dock in Mumbai, India
As I strolled around Sassoon Dock on my first visit to the Mumbai Urban Art Festival on January 14, 2023, I encountered a group of young Indians: Arsh Dhanvijay, a 20-year-old photography student, who accompanied his friends Mansha Jejani, Vanshi Shah and Mahak Chandrakar to perform a fashion photoshoot for their college project. We had a lively conversation about the advantages of Instagram and similar platforms. I liked their energy and creativity, so I spontaneously took a few photos and a short video.
Arsh Dhanvijay, Mansha Jejani, Vanshi Shah, Mahak Chandrakar at Sassoon Dock in Mumbai, India
I wonder what these young people are doing now, after more than two years?
All photos and video © Chitra-Lekha Sarkar
If you want to know more about the Mumbai Urban Art Festival at Sassoon Dock click on the link. The video also offers you a glimpse into the life of the Koli fisherfolk, the first inhabitants of Mumbai: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEQT8pAbBD0