Acclaimed naturalist and author Brian Jackman has said, “Africa changes you forever, like nowhere on earth. Once you have been there, you will never be the same.” Madhushree and Sidharth Birla can confirm that this is, indeed, entirely true. Their love affair with the Serengeti began in 2012. The region’s stark beauty, the orderliness, power and elegance of nature and the majesty of both the hunter and the hunted overwhelmed them in ways that they find indescribable. Derived from a Maasai word meaning “endless plains”, the Serengeti holds the largest lion population in Africa and is rich in cheetahs, leopards and elephants. Their passion for Maasai Mara began in 2019. Together with the Serengeti, the Mara forms Africa’s most incredible and spectacular eco-systems and is a top big-game viewing destination. “Being here is nothing short of an ultimate experience and a reflective opportunity to grasp the beauty and raw power of nature,” they say. The Birlas spent hours photographing the lords and ladies of the plains. Ahead of their photo exhibition at the NCPA, we present snapshots from their travels.

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The photo exhibition has been made possible through the support of the Hemendra Kothari Foundation. To extend support to the NCPA in its various initiatives for the promotion and propagation of the arts, please contact Fawzia Madni on fmadni@ncpamumbai.com and Zitin Dhawan on zdhawan@ncpamumbai.com