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Swarat Ghosh is an Indian photographer who has spent years exploring the streets of his country, capturing life as it happens—messy, beautiful, and full of surprises. In his series Beyond Street, he freezes tiny, unplanned moments. These images aren’t posed—they’re real glimpses of everyday life across India.

You can see the chaos, humor, and colors of city life, even in black and white. Ghosh turns strangers into familiar faces and ordinary moments into something extraordinary. Beyond Street shows that every street has its own drama—and every passerby is a part of it.

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India is a country full of different neighborhoods, from busy cities to quiet villages. Swarat says each place feels like a movie set, with new characters appearing all the time. His photos capture these small moments that might seem ordinary but are actually full of life, emotion, and sometimes a little absurdity.

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    Black-and-white street photo from India showing a person sitting behind a large rooster in an urban setting.

    © Swarat Ghosh Report

    JK
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    3 months ago

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    Disturbing. R**e p**n culture. Remove.

    Mreoww
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we looking at the same thing?

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    Street photography has been Swarat’s passion for over five years. He likes to explore everyday life, showing how people, animals, and objects share space in surprising ways. His goal is to capture real moments that tell stories about how people live, interact, and experience their surroundings.

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    Black-and-white photo of children in a field capturing candid moments on the streets of India.

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    Black-and-white photo showing a girl and people around a large rock on the streets of India at sunset.

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    Swarat’s work has been recognized internationally. His photographs have appeared in magazines like The Washington Post and National Geographic Traveller, and have been shown in cities such as London, Paris, Istanbul, and Hyderabad. He has also won awards at street photography festivals in London and Brussels.

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    Black-and-white photo of a person in traditional attire covered with plastic near water with a city skyline in the background.

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    JK
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Protection. The rune of life. Or saving your own.

    Born in Dhanbad, India, Swarat comes from a supportive family. His wife is a primary school teacher, and they have a young son. He says his family, friends, and colleagues inspire him every day and help him keep going on his journey to document the streets and people of India.

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    Black-and-white photo of Indian man, elderly person, and child playing along a waterfront street in India.

    © Swarat Ghosh Report

    Marsha Hultberg
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks like they'l be break dancing any second. Dad's unsure. 😐

    JK
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We all have silly dances, or rituals. It makes us a human culture.

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    Children playing with a cat in a black-and-white photo capturing the streets of India and everyday joyful moments.

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    Two young women adjusting earrings outdoors on rocky terrain in a black-and-white street photo from India.

    © Swarat Ghosh Report

    Marsha Hultberg
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lovey, relaxing setting. (Pretty girl has sizable feet = observation only).

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    Black-and-white photo of a street mural depicting a ship with a white goose in the foreground in India.

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    Black-and-white photo of muscular men flexing their arms on the streets of India, showcasing strength and urban life.

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    Black-and-white street photo from India showing a dimly lit face beside a glowing television screen.

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    Black-and-white photo of a man holding a rope tied to a dog against a weathered wall on the streets of India.

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    Black-and-white photo of a child lying on grass with a newspaper covering their face on the streets of India.

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    JK
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Added comment: If anyone who has been assaulted they will recognize this will understand how she is curled up. The paper over her face is further degradation. While we do want to know about this, I'm not sure this degrading photo is going to help. She's probably trafficked by now.

    Marsha Hultberg
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I certainly hope you're wrong. I can interpret this image in many other ways.

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    JK
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What makes me think of is a young girl who has been s****************d sec being secondarily assaulted by a photographer who wants to shame her and her family. Remove this photo and do not vote up.

    xcooba
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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are shaming yourself and your family.

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