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Stories behind the photos

Every photo captured has a story to tell. Go behind the scenes with Nazes and Moska as they share their journey while documenting the Kabuliwala community in Kolkata. Their photographs are more than just records of a fleeting moment, but unique stories about the little-known community.

Is The Kabuliwala An Outsider?
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Is The Kabuliwala An Outsider?

Since Tagore's short story, has the relationship between the Kabuliwalas and Bengalis evolved? Find out!
Eating Together
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Eating Together

Sit on the floor, fold your legs and join the Kabuliwalas on the Dastarkhān to experience the traditional way of eating food.
What Is Home?
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What Is Home?

The idea of home is conditioned around memory, so what does it mean to the Kabuliwalas?
Parallel Worlds
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Parallel Worlds

Enter the home of a Kabuliwala and see how this particular community has held on to its identity.
The 21 Century Kabuliwala
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The 21 Century Kabuliwala

Meet Anwar Khan, the Kabuliwala that became the face of this photography project.
The Gathering
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The Gathering

Celebrate the Eid festival with the Kabuliwalas at the Victoria Memorial in Kolkata.
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