Pranav Shankar Iswalkar is an undergraduate student of Applied Art at Rachana Sansad College of Applied Arts & Crafts in Mumbai, where he combines his academic pursuits with a deep-seated passion for photography. Driven by a love for India’s rich cultural heritage, Pranav is inspired by the diverse and vibrant tapestry of the country’s history and people. From the spiritual ambiance of Varanasi to the lively ‘Nat’ actors of the Konkan region, and from the colorful Turmeric Festival in Pattan Kodoli to the historic ruins of Hampi, Pranav travels solo to capture the unique personalities and stories of these places and their inhabitants. His photography aims to encapsulate the essence and beauty of these cultural landmarks and characters from his own unique perspective, presenting them to the world through his artistic lens. For Pranav, this is just the beginning of a journey in a field where his passion for art and photography converges, promising a future filled with more explorations and visual storytelling.