Unfiltered: The Art and Ethics of the Unposed Truth

Three perspectives. One stage. Conversations that matter.
Join us for an exclusive, insightful afternoon as we bring together three distinct pillars of Indian photojournalism to explore the art, ethics, and future of authentic visual storytelling. In an era of digital manipulation, capturing the raw, unposed reality of our society is more vital than ever.
Meet Our Esteemed Panelists
Mukesh Parpiani
A towering figure in Indian photojournalism, Mukesh Parpiani has shaped the visual narrative of the nation through his decades of work. Having served as the photo editor for leading publications such as The Daily, Mid-Day, and The Indian Express, he brings the raw instinct, urgency, and rigorous ethics of frontline news photography to the stage. Today, as the head of the Piramal Art Gallery at the NCPA in Mumbai, he continues to be a driving force in archiving and exhibiting the photographic arts.
Chirodeep Chaudhuri
A celebrated documentary photographer and author, Chirodeep Chaudhuri is renowned for his deep, long-term archival projects that meticulously document urban landscapes and cultural shifts, particularly in Mumbai. With extensive editorial leadership experience—including tenures as the editor of photography at Time Out Mumbai and National Geographic Traveller India—he champions "slow journalism," community trust, and the profound power of contextual storytelling.
K. M. Pillai
A highly respected visionary in the editorial and photographic community, K. M. Pillai brings a critical curatorial eye to the panel. His extensive experience in evaluating, curating, and shaping visual narratives offers invaluable insights into the standards of modern photojournalism and how authentic imagery is selected, consumed, and preserved in today's fast-paced media landscape.
Curator: Indranil Mukherjee
Founder Member, VIBGYOR Photography
Indranil Mukherjee is a dedicated visual storyteller and photography educator. A passionate documentary photographer, he has extensively documented the traditional Chhau martial folk dance, a project that culminated in his acclaimed photo documentary book, Beats on the Brink-The Rhythm of Purulia, and the organization of large-scale cultural stage shows like Chhau Porbo. As a mentor, he actively designs and teaches post-processing modules for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, while continuously fostering the photography community by organizing photowalks, workshops, and national exhibitions such as Perspective.
Detailed Event Itinerary
Each panelist will have a dedicated 45-minute session to share their unique perspectives, followed by a joint panel discussion.
02:00 PM – Event starts with an Introduction
02:15 PM – Session with Mukesh Parpiani
03:00 PM – Session with Chirodeep Chaudhuri
03:45 PM – Tea Break
04:00 PM – Session with K. M. Pillai
04:45 PM – Joint Panel Discussion (All 3 Panelists)
05:30 PM – Tea Break
05:45 PM – Result Announcement & Felicitation (Echoes & Realities Contest)
06:00 PM – Event Concludes
Refreshments & Hospitality
Standard refreshments during the scheduled tea breaks are fully included in your registration fee. However, if you require further food or beverages, provisions will be available at the venue for direct purchase.
Registration & Payment Details
Registration Fee: 199 INR
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