‘Poonah-Revisiting Pune’ – a photography exhibition by 19-year-old Adi Chordia – opened for two days at Deccan College, Pune. The exhibition was inaugurated by CP Radhakrishnan, Governor of Maharashtra, after he launched the Encyclopedic Dictionary of Sanskrit (EDS) Centre under the Indian Knowledge System at the same venue, in the presence of Prof. Prasad Joshi, Vice-Chancellor (I/c).
The exhibition offered a visual journey into Pune’s rich heritage through over 150 handpicked photographs, selected from 5000+ raw images clicked by Adi. It features Pune’s old temples, traditional wadas, historic markets, and colonial-era architecture – all seen from the eyes of a young photographer trying to capture what may soon be lost.
“The city is changing. These buildings won’t be around forever,” Adi said. “I just wanted to preserve them. They’re a part of who we are.”
What makes this exhibition special is that it’s not just about photos. It’s about perspective. Despite being only 19, Adi brings thoughtfulness and intent to his work, reminding viewers that heritage is everyone’s responsibility – not just for historians or governments.
