Bhavya Pansari

At a Glance Bhavya Pansari’s photographs are built to sit close to painting: images that, by her own account, somebody would either want to paint or have painted. The operative word is “try”, a reminder that the work is judged by how firmly it holds that painterly pull, not by any fixed formula. Amrita Sher-Gil’s paintings have been Bhavya Pansari’s biggest inspiration since she was 16. That line of influence places the work in dialogue with a specific pictorial tradition, where photography is measured against the demands of composition, mood, and image-making on a painter’s terms.

Signature

Bhavya’s signature work includes MUMBAI: A Journey Through Its Kitchens, Streets and Stories.

In Their Words “I always try — 'try' being most important — to make my photographs feel like something somebody would either want to paint or have painted....”

FAQ What is Bhavya Pansari known for? Tries to make her photographs feel like something somebody would either want to paint or have painted. What recognition has Bhavya Pansari received? James Beard Media Awards, Visuals (2026).