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📸 Goa’s Hidden Lensman: Unveiling the Man Who Captured a Nation’s Soul 🇮🇳✨

TL;DR 🧠

Krishna Navelcar, a Goan photographer, once worked for the Portuguese colonial government.📷 But instead of just taking official pics, he snapped real-life moments of Goan people, festivals, and daily life.🎉 His photos showed the true spirit of Goa, not just what the rulers wanted.🇮🇳 Now, his work is being celebrated in Portugal, reminding us how art can tell the people's story.

📸 Who Was Krishna Navelcar?

Krishna Navelcar was a Goan photographer who lived during the time when Goa was ruled by Portugal.🇵🇹 He had a photo studio called Foto Estúdio Ganesh in Panjim.📷 Even though he was hired by the Portuguese government to take official photos, he also took pictures of everyday Goan life.🎉

🌟 Capturing Real Life

While working for the government, Navelcar took photos of important events, like when Prime Minister Nehru visited Goa in 1963.🇮🇳 But he also took pictures of weddings, festivals, and street scenes.🎊 These photos showed the real lives of Goan people, not just the official events.

🖼️ A Special Exhibition

Now, Navelcar's photos are being shown in an exhibition in Lisbon, Portugal, called "Foto Arte Ganesh: Goa, Photography and Memory."🇵🇹 The exhibition shows how his photos captured the true spirit of Goa during a time of change.

🧠 More Than Just Photos

Navelcar's photos are important because they show the everyday life of Goan people during colonial times.📷 They help us understand what life was like and remind us of the importance of capturing real stories.

🗣️ MediaFx Opinion

Krishna Navelcar's work is a powerful reminder that art can tell the stories of everyday people.🎨 While he worked for the colonial government, he used his camera to capture the real lives of Goans.📷 His photos challenge the official narratives and show the importance of preserving the stories of common people.🧑‍🤝‍🧑

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