1 in 13 million.
[Text and pictures by Mayank Austen Soofi]
In this crowded city, loneliness is hardly elusive. It is sitting on the steps of Rajauri Garden metro station, crouching on the grassy grounds of Lodhi Garden. It is a silhouette in Central Park, a broken soul at Nizamuddin dargah. Loneliness is a coolie in a railway station, a society lady in a living room. It is even a bird, bitch, or kitten. It is also a beggar, also a best-selling author. Here’s the proof.
Mirza Ghalib’s Tomb, Nizamuddin Basti
Rooftop, Old Delhi
Living Room, Malcha Marg
Outside a mandir, Kailash Colony
F-block, Connaught Place
Matia Mahal, Near Jama Masjid
Lake-side, Lodhi Garden
N-block, Connaught Place
Pavement, Road (Unknown)
N-block subway, Connaught Place
Auto, Near ITO Crossing
N-block, Connaught Place
Living Room, Sujan Singh Park
Metro Station, Rajauri Garden
Music Shop, Connaught Place
Outside Golcha Theater, Daryaganj
N-block, Connaught Place
Living Room, Nizamuddin East
Near Statesman Tower, Barakhamba
Stairs, Hazrat Nizamuddin Station
She too is lonely, Hauz Khas
Bus Shelter, Tolstoy Marg
She too alone, Paharganj
Near Regal Cinema, Connaught Place
Courtyard, Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah
