Women
Meet These 6 Incredible Female Wildlife Photographers From Kerala
See how these six women went behind their passion for photography and ended up being the best wildlife female photographers of the state
Text Credits: Lakshmi Priya
At least once in our life, every one of us has dreamt of traversing into the wild forests. To just leave the stress and pressures of life behind and hear the calling of lovely woods. But like the famous lines ” Woods are lovely dark and deep, but I have promises to keep”, most of us are stopping ourselves and moving miles apart from the dreams we wish to live for. But yet, some goes behind their dreams, exploring the dense forests, savouring the deep silence and musing over the pure bliss. Best in the list, these six female wildlife photographers from Kerala are changing the norms, breaking stereotypes and going behind their passions. Read on how they pursued their dreams and be inspired to chase yours too.
Seema Suresh
Source: Facebook.com (@SeemaSureshPhotography)
The first steps of the former journalist Seema Suresh into the world of photography was through a basic model camera her husband gifted her. Inspired by the works of veteran wildlife photographer N.A Nazeer, Seema established herself in wildlife photography- one of the rare streams chosen by women. This freelance photographer and blogger is one among the top wildlife photographers in the country. Seema has been working in this field for almost 7 years. A lover of off-beat places and dense forests, Seema never gets tired of capturing the sheer beauty of nature. While talking with a daily, Seema said that even if she didn’t get a perfect shot in the jungle after hours of hard work, it doesn’t matter. But the beauty and the bliss she experiences every time is what draws her to the world of wildlife photography.
Rose-ringed parakeets in fight Bharatpur bird sanctuary, Rajasthan
Nisha Purushothaman
Images from: Facebook.com (@NishasPhotography)
Born and brought up in Kollam, Nisha Purushothaman believes that it is her true love towards nature that fascinated her to be a wildlife photographer. A graduate in Applied arts from Fine Arts college of Trivandrum, Nisha has always been in awe of the world she sees through the lens. Based out of Dubai, Nisha has been in this field for almost 8 years. Nisha is also the co-founder of ‘shades of life’, an international green movement to plant trees and also ‘YNot Escapades’, a campaign that spreads awareness to the tourists to plant trees at places they travel. A photograph of Nisha was shortlisted by BBC in the year 2014 for BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Aparna Purushothaman
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Similar to Seema, Aparna also began her life in the world of lenses through a camera gifted by her husband. Aparna started her basic lessons in photography through capturing the scenic beauty and life shots. Aparna and her husband went for bike rides to the dense forests to click shots from the wild. Being a class 12 physics teacher, Aparna used her knowledge in physics to experiment on lighting which helped her overtime to improve her photography skills. More than animals, it’s birds that excite Aparna more. Aparna is also active in spreading awareness on wildlife by conducting various workshops and exhibitions across the state.
Pushpa C.R
Images from: Facebook.com (@C.R.Pushpa)
A teacher and photographer from Kozhikode, Pushpa C.R. finds time for her passion amidst her busy life of family and work. Pushpa’s lenses travel behind the small creatures that enhance the beauty of our world. While talking with a daily Pushpa said that the closeness of nature she experienced during her childhood was the first spark that enticed her to nature photography. Pushpa’s photographs prove us that one should not go in search of nature, because nature is around us and we need the right lens to capture its beauty. The constructive criticisms she received from the social media had unboundedly helped her to improve her photographs.
Latha Prabhakaran
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Latha Prabhakaran, a lawyer, and native of Ernakulam began her walks into the wild as a child intertwining hands with her father Prabhakaran, a veterinary doctor. A lover of travelling, Latha has a countless number of amazing wildlife photographs on her list.
Sridevi Jcr
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A fashion designer based out of Chennai, photography is a family affair for Sridevi. During childhood, Sridevi’s parents never took her to movies, instead to dense forests to explore the wild. These travels imbibed her love toward wildlife photography. Her husband Sathya Narayan also joins her in her expeditions into the wild.
Women
Kareena Kapoor film festival : PVR celebrates 25 years of Kareena
Kareena Kapoor, one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, has captivated audiences for over two decades. With her latest release, The Buckingham Murders, now in theatres, the actress has reached a significant milestone, celebrating 25 years in the Hindi film industry. To honor her illustrious career, PVR Cinemas is organizing a special multi-city film festival dedicated to Kareena—an unprecedented tribute for a female actor in India. Previously, only legends like Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan have received similar honors.
The festival will showcase some of Kareena’s most iconic performances on the big screen, featuring beloved characters such as Poo from Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Geet from Jab We Met, and her title role in Chameli. A trailer for the festival, highlighting these memorable roles, has already been released, with more details to follow soon.
Kareena expressed her gratitude on Instagram, sharing her excitement for the tribute. In her heartfelt post, she wrote, “The blood in my veins, the magic on screen… my job I love… the fire within… here’s to the next 25 ❤️. Thank you to @pvrcinemas_official & @inoxmovies for curating this beautiful festival… so humbled.”
Having made her debut with JP Dutta’s Refugee in 2000, Kareena has starred in over 50 films, including Chameli, Omkara, Heroine, 3 Idiots, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Udta Punjab, and Laal Singh Chaddha. Fans can look forward to seeing her next in Rohit Shetty’s Singham Again, alongside Ajay Devgn.
Women
Inspiring Indian Women Who Defied Age Norms
Age is often perceived as a limitation, a barrier that holds individuals back from pursuing their dreams and achieving greatness. However, there are exceptional women who have shattered this misconception, proving that age is merely a number. In India, these remarkable women have demonstrated resilience, passion, and determination, inspiring countless others to defy societal expectations and pursue their aspirations regardless of their age.
SEEMA ANAND
Sex health instructor and storyteller Seema Anand is well-known for her gorgeous appearance and silver hair. But Seema’s Instagram account really shines because of the way she addresses sex and dispels ageist myths, providing insightful advice for senior citizens looking to have better sex. She dispels misconceptions about contraception and encourages body awareness. Both young and old who want to learn more about sexual pleasure should check out Anand’s account.
MANJRI VARDE
Manjri Varde is a skilled artist who, along with her actress daughter-in-law Sameera Reddy, is known online as “sassy saasu.” Together, they make humorous videos that question conventional wisdom regarding the dynamics of in-law relationships. She is a designer and artist who runs her own business, Samanjri, which sells poetry, calligraphy, and wearable art. Varde has a unique sense of style and is frequently spotted with brightly coloured sarees and scarves that she creates herself. Even though she is well-known on Instagram, where she frequently shares videos highlighting her love of art, entertaining, and cooking with her daughter-in-law.
SHEELA BAJAJ
Sheela Bajaj, a Delhi native, turned her love of crocheting into a business during the lockdown by using Instagram to fuel her passion. She has been making sweaters for her family using her crocheting abilities for years. Yukti Bajaj, her granddaughter, proposed that they launch a company to highlight her amazing knitting masterpieces.The two launched their crochet business in November 2020, and it has been inundated with customers. They claim that the current gap between supply and demand for their products is ten times larger.
RAJINI CHANDY
Rajini Chandy, a 72-year-old homemaker actor came to light in 2021 thanks to a widely shared photo shoot. She looked better than many in tattered dresses and denim, even at her advanced age. She did, however, get harsh criticism for her wardrobe selections. At the age of 65, Rajini Chandy, who has 20,000+ Instagram followers, started her acting career in Malayalam films. Interestingly, she took part in a Big Boss Malayalam season as well.
SHANTHI RAMACHANDRAN
This former banker simply wanted to unwind and enjoy her life after retiring in 2015. She created a social media platform where she provides her cooking advice and techniques, supported by her daughter. She now goes as “Insta Aunty” and has amassed a sizable fan base since then. Shanthi Ramachandran has an astounding 53.3k followers, and her delicious posts will definitely make you hungry.
These remarkable women from India have defied age norms and shattered stereotypes, proving that with passion, determination, and resilience, anything is possible. Their stories serve as a powerful reminder that age should never be a barrier to pursuing dreams and achieving greatness. As we celebrate their accomplishments, let us draw inspiration from their journeys and strive to embrace our own potential, regardless of our age.
Fashion
Zeenath Aman’s new look that makes internet go crazy
Zeenat Aman is very vocal with her Instagram followers. In her most recent post, the veteran actor, whose Instagram presence has managed to catch everyone’s attention, gave her take on fashion. The celebrity wrote in great depth about enjoying fashion and not limiting its associations to words like “sexy” and “glamour.” On her profile, one can see photos from her more recent adventures mixed in with nostalgic photos, all of which are accompanied by moving writing from the icon herself.
Aman has been called a retro fashion icon, but her Instagram shows that she hasn’t lost any of her style chops over the years. Aman’s style stands out amid a sea of fashion posts that are overflowing with trends but lacking in personality. The actor’s fashion choices and her tone of voice, which is hard to come by on social media, are a welcome contrast.
Taking to her Instagram to talk about her understanding of the concept of fashion, Zeenat shared a couple of pictures standing in an oversized white shirt and black pants from the new shoot. The actor said she is tired of hearing the word ‘bombshell’ and ‘diva’ attached to fashion all the time, and wants to pull the ‘focus on fun.’ Positive comments on the actor’s post were left by many, who praised her for defying stereotypes and serving as an inspiration.
Aman posed for the camera wearing a Payal Khandwala costume to celebrate her 50th Instagram post. Aman, who is never afraid to make a statement, defied the ageist fashion convention that “women of a certain age” should only wear neutral colour schemes. Aman wore a handwoven silk jacket in a lush green tone over her immaculate white shirt, giving the look the ideal pop of colour. The actor wore classic accessories including tiny golden earrings, black eyeglasses, and a brush of brick-red lipstick.
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