There was a commotion on the street. Every kid wanted their “fotu” to be taken. Their excitement and smiles were a delight to watch and capture. I noticed a lady watching me. “Why don’t you come out?” I asked. “My mom in law won’t like it” she replies with a smile.There is an awkward silence.I don’t insist. I think of the stark differences in my country. On one hand there are women, no less than men, breaking barriers in every field. On the other hand there are women, with caged dreams. They seek to set them free through their kids. As I turn, she asks nervously,”Can you click Montu?” I nod. When I showed her son’s photo,her smile reached her eyes. I had to click her..even if it had to be through the window. 
Nice pic with a good message…Caged dreams..hope they are realised through their kids atleast..
True! Hope that happens! Thanks for dropping by!
Awwww nice yaar
🙂
India is a land of contrast. Look at Dharavi and Link road. Opposite in direction and completely different in status 🙂
True Anoop.. Very true!
mera “fotu” b lo naa… 😀 😀
Bohot Jaldi vats! 😊
It appears like jail window. She seems to be imprisoned within.
Only the jail here is her own house.
powerful image with the story!
Thanks 🙂
Wonderful capture… the account has made it nicer… 🙂
Thanks Maniparna 😊
cool one and nicely framed 🙂
Thankyou!!!
This pic speaks a lot…
Thanks Ani! Glad you felt so!
Nice click…mera number kab aayega 🙂
Thanks Shweta! Meet me when you re in mumbai next 😊😊😊
Sad 🙁 This post on one hand makes me count my blessings. On the other, my heart bleeds.
True Ranju .. When I meet women during travelling..I always come across so many women like her and I feel the same!
Nice capture
Thanks!
great image and powerful story behind it…
Thankyou 😊
As always you have great way of narrating lovely stories along with the pics you take. Brilliant :).
Thanks a lot Aseem 😀
Life is still tough for many in India. Good to read this old post of yours ☺️