Bollywood Art Project

The  other day, I was doing some research for one of the stories in my TV show "Arjun" and was discussing some art related stuff with my friend Hitesh Kewalya. Considering that the subject was art and he is from NID, he did most of the talking while I just sat there with my "Yeah, I completely get it!" look. That was the first time I heard the mention of Bollywood Art Project. According to the BAP (as it's fondly called) Facebook group page:

"Bollywood Art Project is an urban public art project that aims to transform the walls of Mumbai into a celebration of its cinema. As a build up to the 100 years celebration of Indian cinema, in 2013, we aim to commemorate Bollywood through various art works & campaigns. BAP is the brainchild of artist Ranjit Dahiya and co-founder Tony Peter. It is an attempt at mapping the cinematic history of India over the last century. The medium is street art and graffiti set in the tone of the' hand-painted poster, intended to open out to various other art forms also. "

Needless to say, I was quite  fascinated by the work that they are doing and as luck would have it,  yesterday, I found myself shooting in Bandra very close to where  this small cottage is.I would have completely missed it as it is tucked away in one of the by-lanes but thanks to one particular unit member who saw it and brought it to my attention, I took a small walk and shot these pictures. It is quite sight to see and if you are in Mumbai, please go and do take a look.

The Bollywood Art Project's Facebook Page is here and the group is here.

As usual, you can see the large images on my G+ page.

Abandoned faith

The tide had receded leaving behind a number of statues that had been immersed in the sea just a few hours ago. A child walked walked up to this one and looked at his father,"Ganpati is lying on the ground... We must take him home!"

The father said, "No!", in what must have been his sternest voice. The kid had already taken hold of the Ganpati's hand in preparation to take him home. The father in turn, pulled his child's hand  asking him to let go and Ganpati's hand came right off due to the force, in the child's hand. The father yelled, "Throw it, it's a bad omen!" - the child now panicked and promptly threw it next to the idol.

As the father dragged the child away and I bent down to take this picture, I heard the the child's voice trailing off, "But why? Why are we leaving God like this on the dirty beach....".

I wonder how is the father going to explain this one!

PS: Check out my G Plus page for a really large version of this picture.

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