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Drishya

Drishya (he/him ⸱ b. 1997) is a writer + artist based in Kolkata, India. He was shortlisted for the Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing and nominated for the BBA Photography Prize - One Shot Award in 2022.
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Kolkata, India

Selected work (4 publications)

Paper Planes, 2024
The Terracotta Temples of Bishnupur, West BengalA group of temples — in a town that was once the epicentre of the Malla Dynasty — is a testament to the rulers’ devotion and the art of utilising locally abundant materials. A Local Attractions photo essay for Paper Planes.
photography
photo series
photo essay
Goya Journal, 2023
A Guide to North Kolkata's Historic Sweet and Snack ShopsOn the streets of North Kolkata, a food-trail going back two hundred years in time.
nonfiction
feature article
Goya Journal, 2024
The Enduring Charm of Kolkata's Pice HotelsA taste of Kolkata in the city's most affordable working-class eateries.
nonfiction
feature article
2022
One Afternoon in South Bombay [Shortlisted for the Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing 2022]Old lovers meet after a long time at a storied Irani café in South Bombay, but nothing is as it appears in this short story about love, desire, and the lengths we are willing to go to find closure.
Short Story