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.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - whats coming up

01:00 - introduction

02:20 - Bhavya x Aditya begins

03:20 - Who is Kulwant Roy?

04:40 - Documenting India's History

05:33 - Non Gandhian front

06:20 - Was Kulwant Roy always a photographer?

08:15 - Indians weren't allowed in a swimming pool

09:42 - Reaction to opening the trunk full of negatives after 25 years

11:00 - Almost no one had India's freedom history photographs

12:17 - Conversations with Kulwant Roy

13:40 - The role of a documentary photographer

14:42 - If Kulwant Roy was famous…

16:15 - Have all the archives been developed?

17:14 - Kulwant Roy’s storytelling

18:30 - Staged moments and FOUND moments

19:05 - Photographers overcome challenges

20:30 - Anecdote with Gandhiji

21:30 - The camera flash explosion

23:20 - Most iconic images of Kulwant Roy

24:30 - Constitution signing image

24:58 - Unseen leaders’ photos

27:00 - Hindsight

28:18 - Abdul Gaffar Khan images

29:25 - Equipments they used to shoot documentary photos

30:30 - Stories shared by Kulwant Roy

31:50 - Photographers never demanded for food or stuff

32:30 - Why Homai Vyrawalla quit photography, her message to Aditya

33:55 - Postcards sent to Homai Vyrawalla by Kulwant Roy

34:41 - What prompted Aditya to archive?

35:35 - What do today's pictures say?

36:20 - Personal relationships with leaders

37:10 - Thought when Aditya unarchived Kulwant’s work

38:10 - Kulwant's letters on display at Museo

39:04 - Do people forget geniuses?

39:20 - Life before delete button

40:05 - Special events featuring his work

40:00 - What's next for Museo Camera?

40:20 - How many items are here at Museo?

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