Comments on: Farewell to Dharavi slum

By: Sephi Bergerson

Sephi Bergerson — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 01:10:51 +0000

Maheen, it's been a long time since I was in Dharavi in 2007. I have no idea how things are there if you come to shoot. I suggest to keep an open mind and a respectful approach to the people that live there. I usually find that a smile can get you through a lot. Spend time there and don't simply come and wave a camera at people's faces. I think you'll be fine.
I have no idea about photo tours in Dharavi but I think it is actually not such a bad idea :-)

By: Sephi Bergerson

Sephi Bergerson — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:25:37 +0000

Maheen, it's been a long time since I was in Dharavi in 2007. I have no idea how things are there if you come to shoot. I suggest to keep an open mind and a respectful approach to the people that live there. I usually find that a smile can get you through a lot. Spend time there and don't simply come and wave a camera at people's faces. I think you'll be fine. I have no idea about photo tours in Dharavi but I think it is actually not such a bad idea :-)

By: maheen

maheen — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:10:47 +0000

Hello sephi,
Ive been to Mumbai several times – but this time I wanted to shoot Dharavi. I was totally discouraged by everyone who told me Dharavi resident's has become hostile since the release of Slumdog. How true is this? Are there any tours like they have in Rio, Brazil?

Thanks

By: sephi

sephi — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:31:44 +0000

@Adam: Dharavi is an incredible place. nothing to be afraid of. be cool be friendly, and people will respond. I think it is an important stop when you come to India. I’d recommend it to anyone! actually thought of taking tours there!

By: Adam Bennett

Adam Bennett — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 20:40:59 +0000

Beautiful work, photographs 16 and 17 are amazing.
I plan to go to Dharavi next year, how safe is it to conduct photography there?
I’d appreciate if you could inform me so I can make a sensible decision!

Thanks

By: Andrew Gould

Andrew Gould — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 12:49:37 +0000

A great documentary series. Wonderful work.

By: Priyanka

Priyanka — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 13:01:23 +0000

Those were very touching. A wonderful job. thnx for sharing.

By: naveen p. m.

naveen p. m. — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:24:04 +0000

this is really good and different….unlike other photographs of India’s slums which usually have a yellowish tint…..
and the Dharavi portrayed here is certainly different from the one i saw in ‘Slumdog Millionaire’…..