The world knows him best as a National Award-winning filmmaker, but Manish Mundra has one other love — wildlife photography. In this photo feature, he shares a few anecdotes and images from his new coffee table book, Wild Africa: Through My Lens
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The Kill
These powerful images capture a family of five cheetahs — a mother and her four cubs — working in perfect harmony. When a broken leg left her unable to hunt, the mother guided her young ones with instinct and experience.
In the first frame, one of the brothers is captured mid-air, making the decisive leap toward a gazelle. Moments later, the siblings will bring it down together — a testament to their bond, training, and their mother’s legacy.” PICS/MANISH MUNDRA
Chhupa Rustam
“As we passed a tree, something caught my eye. I asked the driver to reverse, and there it was — a dead tree with a hollow trunk. Inside, a spotted owl stared directly at me. That moment of unexpected connection was unforgettable.”
Nature’s not all black and white
“While tracking a group of zebras, I noticed the elegance in their leap across a water body. The splash they created was so gentle, so poetic — it made me marvel at how even the most routine acts in nature can hold such grace.”
Hamari Billi Humko Miaow
“This image (left) captures a tender yet humorous moment between a lion cub and his father. The cub appears to be scolding him — his gaze full of attitude and conviction. It’s as if the little one already knows how to assert himself before the king of the jungle. The second image (above) is a familiar one in Maasai Mara: while the pride rests or attempts to sleep, the cubs are brimming with energy. They tug at tails, nibble on manes, and turn quiet moments into playful chaos — a delightful reminder of youth and joy in the wild.”
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