Drishya

Drishya (he/him ⸱ b. 1997) is a writer and photographer based in Kolkata, India. He was shortlisted for the Mogford Prize for Food & Drink Writing and nominated for the BBA Photography Prize - One Shot Award in 2022.

Connect:

Drishya

These are the moments of resistance that defined the last two weeks for the Homegrown editorial team.

The Acts Of Resistance That Defined Jantar Mantar & Protests Across India

9 hours ago

8 min read

The government’s decision to designate Jantar Mantar as Delhi’s primary protest site was as much about managing dissent as accommodating it.

Jantar Mantar: How A Historic Observatory Became The Beating Heart Of India’s Public Protests

15 hours ago

4 min read

At first glance, the film appears to revolve around a practical question: should the tree be cut down, trimmed, or preserved? Dattachaudhuri transforms this choice into something far more profound.

How ‘Once Upon A Mango Tree’ Uses Bengali Folklore To Tell A Modern-Day Ecological Fable

01 Jul 2026

4 min read

From his association with the Progressive Artists’ Group to his singular visual language, Mehta created a body of work defined by emotional intensity and power.

Bearing Weight With The Lightness Of Being: The Life & Legacy Of Tyeb Mehta

24 Jul 2026

4 min read

The rise of godmen is often a symptom of deeper societal failures: the institutionalisation of faith, the lack of public education and healthcare, social isolation, economic insecurity, and the human need for meaning in an increasingly chaotic world.

What Does Our Obsession With Godmen Reveal About Us?

23 Jul 2026

3 min read

Through a fantastical kingdom ruled by a ruthless monarch, Ray explores the dangers of propaganda, anti-intellectualism, worker exploitation, and blind obedience

Hirak Rajar Deshe: Satyajit Ray’s Prescient Parable Against Anti-Intellectualism

23 Jul 2026

3 min read

Read More

Homegrown

homegrown.co.in