8 months ago
Aamir Khan Launches Maha Kumbh Book
Aamir Khan and Shobhaa De helped launch a new book called 'The Power of Faith: The Maha Kumbh Mela of 2025'.
This book has beautiful pictures from the Maha Kumbh Mela, which is a very big spiritual gathering in India.
The two people who made the book, Dr. Rajesh Parikh and Namas Bhojani, spent 30 days taking these pictures.
They took 1000 photos and chose 500 for the book.
Aamir Khan said the pictures made him feel like he was at the Maha Kumbh even though he couldn't go there.
Shobhaa De talked about her own experiences at the Kumbh Mela and met a wise sadhu who left his job as a scientist to follow his beliefs.
The book shows different parts of the Maha Kumbh, like sadhus, pilgrims, and the river.
Aamir Khan and Shobhaa De launched a book of photographs from the Maha Kumbh Mela.
The book, 'The Power of Faith: The Maha Kumbh Mela of 2025', was authored by Dr. Rajesh M Parikh and Namas Bhojani.
The authors spent 30 days at the Maha Kumbh taking 1000 photographs, selecting 500 for the book.
Aamir Khan praised the photographs for capturing the emotions and power of faith at the Maha Kumbh.
Shobhaa De shared her personal experiences at the Kumbh Mela and her interaction with a wise sadhu.
- Who
- Aamir Khan, Shobhaa De, Dr Rajesh M Parikh, Namas Bhojani
- What
- Launch of a book of photographs from the Maha Kumbh Mela
- Where
- Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
- When
- Tuesday night
- Why
- To showcase the power of faith and the emotions of India through photographs
Key facts
- Book Title
- The Power of Faith: The Maha Kumbh Mela of 2025
- Authors
- Dr Rajesh M Parikh and Namas Bhojani
- Launch Location
- Jehangir Art Gallery, Mumbai
- Launch Date
- Tuesday night
- Photographs Taken
- 1000
- Photographs Selected
- 500
- Time Spent at Kumbh
- 30 days
- Notable Attendees
- Aamir Khan, Shobhaa De
Quotes
Aamir Khan
Bollywood actor
“"The photographs showcased the different emotions of India and power of faith. For someone who couldn't visit the historic event, these pictures take me there."”
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Shobhaa De
Writer and columnist
“"I was struck by how profoundly wise and modest he was. Each time I am confronted by the bigger problems of life, I think of that man who left it all to follow his dharma."”
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Dr. Rajesh M Parikh
Neuropsychiatrist and co-author of the book
“"He immerses himself almost meditatively while taking pictures."”
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Namas Bhojani
Photographer and co-author of the book
“"This book was possible because of Rajesh's hard work. It was him who did the planning, permissions and coordination. He has always been so generous and gracious."”
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