National Award-winning filmmaker and founder of Drishyam Films, Manish Mundra, unveiled his latest coffee table book, Wild Africa: Through My Lens. The event featured an engaging discussion with designer, filmmaker, and photographer Parthiv Shah, moderated by writer and TedX speaker Kena Shree.
Mundra described the book as a project years in the making. “Wild Africa is close to my heart. It is not only about the animals or the landscapes, but about what they made me feel and the lessons they left behind. Putting these photographs together was like revisiting moments of patience, silence, and wonder,” he writes.
Kenya’s High Commissioner to India, Mr. Peter Munyiri, released the book and praised Mundra’s work.
About the Book
Wild Africa: Through My Lens presents 174 pages of rich wildlife photography, reflecting themes of solitude, resilience, impermanence, and beauty. More than a collection of images, it is a personal statement of philosophy that urges readers to pause, observe, and embrace nature’s wild spirit. Priced at INR 3000, the book is published by Rupa Publications India and is available on Amazon and Flipkart.
About the Author
Manish Mundra, a corporate leader turned filmmaker and founder of Drishyam Films, is best known for producing award-winning films such as Masaan (2015), Newton (2017), and Kaamyaab (2020). Newton notably won the National Award and represented India at the Academy Awards. Mundra made his directorial debut in 2022 with Siya, and he has also authored two poetry collections, Mosaic and Kuch Adhuri Baatein Mann Ki.
With Wild Africa: Through My Lens, Mundra channels his passion for wildlife photography, a pursuit that began nearly a decade ago. Out of over 28,000 images captured during safaris across Africa, he curated this selection to celebrate nature and advocate for conservation.
All Image courtesy: Manish Mundra
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