Bharat Katha - Real People's Real Stories and Sublime Photography Combine in Multi-media Book Praised by The New York Times and New York's MOMA

A publishing sensation that bursts with photography, stories, films and music, Bharat Katha celebrates the ten-year milestone of artist and author Nitin Krishen's eponymously named project. Taking readers on a journey to the heart of India, crossing languages, cultures and regional boundaries, Bharat Katha shares India's vibrancy, majesty and mysticism.

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Email: nitin@bharatkatha.com


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UNITED KINGDOM - A visually intoxicating feast for the senses, Bharat Katha (India Story in Sanskrit) shares the ten-year milestone of the Bharat Katha Project (the author/artist's one-man project to celebrate India), with the publication of its self-titled book.

Exquisitely produced (on silk paper) and bursting with images, real life stories and QR codes to access music and movies, author Nitin Krishen immerses his readers in the daily routines of his photographic subjects as well as the sub-continent's vibrancy, intensity and mysticism.

Celebrating a place like no other on earth, the efforts of this talented photographer, artists and storyteller have been recognised by such esteemed organisations as The New York Times and New York's Museum of Modern Art.

A visual and literary triumph, Bharat Katha not only makes for a stunning coffee-table addition, but opens readers up to a world that transfixes and one we would all wish to experience first-hand.

Synopsis:

A magnificent piece of artisanship from Nitin Krishen - this beautifully designed book captures the essence of people in a welcoming setting.

Intimate portraits of people's quiet, daily moments are immortalised in 27 motion pictures and stunning original photography that commemorate the timeless spirit of a unique destination's ancient mystique.

The storied modern electronic music takes you through another dimension and into the exploration of an ancient mystery.

Each page of this luxurious, and first edition exclusive catalogue of moments, is beautifully printed on silk paper with premium ink pigments using a traditional printing method. This specialised printing wonderfully brings out the colours in never before seen detail. The satin cloth cover with its gold foil letters offers charm and opulence to any environment you present it in.

The 27 films, including six upcoming and exclusive movies, shed new light on diverse cultural influences gained during this incredible project and will pique the interest of art lovers worldwide.

The motion pictures can be watched by scanning tickets with QR codes included in the book, and there are also subtitles in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, with many more to come.

The book comes with a free admission to the Bharat Katha book club and access to the ever-growing list of exclusive films, music and behind-the-scenes stories.

10% of the profit goes to charity.

Reviews include:

Book Reviews:

"Nitin - the book is beautiful! The photo reproduction, the photos themselves, the stories, I love it!!! " - Jeffrey Gettleman - The New York Times

"What immediately strikes one in these gorgeous pictures is how Nitin has gained his subjects' trust, making the portraits in this book honest, fascinating, and immensely likeable. For many years, Nitin has wandered India with his camera, recording sympathetic and philosophical interviews with people he comes across in all their variety. To these video interviews is now added this lovely book of portraits, a visual diary of Nitin's wanderings. To enter the book is to travel with him." - Dictynna Hood - writer/director

Music Review:

Singer and founder of @freshonthenet, Tom Robinson is playing Meow Meow on @bbcintroducing @bbc6music @bbcsounds. Tom said "It's not only a hugely original track but also a *fantastic* picture, Nitin."

Photographic Review:

Acknowledged by The Museum of Modern Art, New York - the number one museum in the world for modern art! This image was shown on digital screens in NYC subways.


Published by Lilian Baylis publications, Bharat Katha is available in hardcover (£90.00) on Amazon at
https://www.bharatkatha.in/amazon?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=amz

It is also available on the Bharat Katha website at https://www.bharatkatha.in/?utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=pc1

About the author:

Nitin Krishen, an Indian born London-based artist known for his vivid and vibrant storytelling that combines his unique perspective and the essence of his eastern and western lives, with just a touch of splendid eccentricity.

Media Contact
Nitin Krishen
Email: nitin@bharatkatha.com

"Bharat Katha" is a collection of real people's real stories from India.​ ​ Bharat Katha is a journey to the heart of India, crossing languages, cultures and regional boundaries. ​ These stories are from many sorts of people and focus on their lives, views and beliefs - which have been held together through generations.​ ​ I'd like to think that I found them, but in truth - most of the time, they are waiting to be discovered and to share their story - The India Story. ​ Bharat Katha is a one-man-band effort who thrives on bringing stories to new audiences through the medium of his photography, films and music. ​ Bharat Katha is created by Nitin Krishen, an Indian born London-based artist known for his vivid and vibrant storytelling that combines his unique perspective and the essence of his eastern and western lives with just a touch of splendid eccentricity.

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