Updated On: 11 November, 2012 08:46 AM IST | | Ayesha Nair
Former MiD DAY photojournalist Fawzan Husain has launched a book on the many facets of Mumbai with an exhibition of his unique photos
WIith25 years of experience as a photojournalist, Fawzan Husain, a former MiD DAY photographer, launched his book Between Bombay and Mumbai yesterday. As an introduction to the book, his work is being exhibited at the Piramal Art Gallery, NCPA, till November 12.
Husain’s photos encapsulate Mumbai as he has watched it evolve over two and a half decades. Between Bombay and Mumbai depicts the ’80s in black and white photos of the looms and underworld dons Karim Lala and Haji Mastan. The ’90s have colour images of Sachin Tendulkar, Shobhaa De and the launch of the Maruti sedan. The 2000s, called the New Millennium, have bold photos of parties and ladies at the derby.