The Man Who ‘Shot’ Gandhi & Nehru! Kulwant Roy’s Insane Story of Capturing Indian Freedom Struggle | Ep 34

In this podcast episode of Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai, we speak to Aditya Arya, a celebrated historian and curator, who takes us on a profound journey through the lens of legendary Kulwant Roy, a remarkable name in the world of Indian history of photojournalism. Through riveting anecdotes and unparalleled insights, this conversation unveils how Kulwant Roy’s iconic works, capturing the nation’s pivotal moments—its struggles, triumphs, and the making of modern India.Watch now to rediscover the stories behind the images that defined an era, and find yourself inspired by the power of photography to preserve and narrate history in the making.📢 Don’t forget to Like, Comment, and Share this video! Your engagement helps us bring more such content.✅ Subscribe to Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai for more updates on our political series and hit the bell icon to stay notified about our latest episodes.This podcast was shot on Sony A7 IV and FE 50mm F1.8 📷Connect with us: [email protected]📢Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/X: https://www.twitter.com/ETwithBhavyaD/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/experttalkwithbhavyadesai/📢Follow Bhavya Desai: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhavya_desai/X: https://twitter.com/bhavya_desai/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhavya.desai.520/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bhavya-desai-058652149/📢 Follow Aditya Arya:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adiarya/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aditya.arya.90813/ X: https://x.com/aditya_museo LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/aditya-arya-b122637 Timestamps: 00:00 - whats coming up01:00 - introduction02:20 - Bhavya x Aditya begins03:20 - Who is Kulwant Roy?04:40 - Documenting India's History05:33 - Non Gandhian front06:20 - Was Kulwant Roy always a photographer?08:15 - Indians weren't allowed in a swimming pool09:42 - Reaction to opening the trunk full of negatives after 25 years11:00 - Almost no one had India's freedom history photographs12:17 - Conversations with Kulwant Roy13:40 - The role of a documentary photographer14:42 - If Kulwant Roy was famous…16:15 - Have all the archives been developed?17:14 - Kulwant Roy’s storytelling18:30 - Staged moments and FOUND moments19:05 - Photographers overcome challenges20:30 - Anecdote with Gandhiji21:30 - The camera flash explosion23:20 - Most iconic images of Kulwant Roy24:30 - Constitution signing image24:58 - Unseen leaders’ photos27:00 - Hindsight28:18 - Abdul Gaffar Khan images29:25 - Equipments they used to shoot documentary photos30:30 - Stories shared by Kulwant Roy31:50 - Photographers never demanded for food or stuff32:30 - Why Homai Vyrawalla quit photography, her message to Aditya33:55 - Postcards sent to Homai Vyrawalla by Kulwant Roy34:41 - What prompted Aditya to archive?35:35 - What do today's pictures say?36:20 - Personal relationships with leaders37:10 - Thought when Aditya unarchived Kulwant’s work38:10 - Kulwant's letters on display at Museo39:04 - Do people forget geniuses?39:20 - Life before delete button40:05 - Special events featuring his work40:00 - What's next for Museo Camera?40:20 - How many items are here at Museo?▶ About Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai - "Expert Talk with Bhavya Desai" is a podcast channel where curiosity meets expertise! and our host Bhavya Desai, a curious and enthusiastic podcaster, talks to different experts and brings out the best in his guests, ensuring that every episode is packed with valuable takeaways. This show aims to connect people who love learning with professionals who have a lot of knowledge and experience.