Pravin Talan | Media & Press
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| NSG Black Cat Commandos Photographed by Pravin Talan |
Over the years, Pravin Talan’s work as a photographer and filmmaker has been featured across leading Indian newspapers, magazines and digital publications — spanning photography, fashion, cinema, the Taj Mahal, Mumbai Police, India’s armed and paramilitary forces, women in uniform and the National Security Guard.
Presented below is a selected archive of significant profiles, interviews, photo essays and media coverage.
FEATURED PROFILES & INTERVIEWS
The Indian Express
Mumbai photographer go-to man for shooting armed forces
A major profile tracing Pravin Talan’s extraordinary body of work photographing India’s armed and uniformed services — including the NSG, Mumbai Police, Railway Police, CISF, CRPF, SSB, BSF, NDRF and other forces.
Mumbai Mirror
The Catalyst in the Cockpit
A personal account of Pravin Talan’s decade-long association with the National Security Guard and the unusual circumstances following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks that eventually shaped his connection with India’s Black Cat Commandos.
Sunday Mid-Day
Mumbai photographer captures majestic photos of soldiers of Indian defence forces
A detailed profile following Pravin Talan’s journey from fashion and celebrity photography into the difficult and highly specialised world of photographing commandos and India’s security forces.
Vogue India
How women in the Indian armed forces are ushering in a new order
An exclusive Vogue India photo essay documenting women serving across India’s armed and uniformed forces.
The project became one of the most significant editorial presentations of Pravin Talan’s long-running work on women in uniform, celebrating their strength, professionalism and changing roles within India’s security establishment.
The New Indian Express
These two former scribes give shape to brand ‘Mumbai Police’
A substantial profile looking at the people behind the evolving public image of Mumbai Police.
Its section on Pravin Talan traces his beginnings in journalism, modelling and fashion photography, his fascination with men and women in uniform, the creation of the Mumbai Police calendar and later films including Say No to Corruption and Rakh Tu Hausla.
Read on The New Indian Express →
News18
Pravin Talan on Photographing the Black Cat Commandos: ‘Our Youth Should Be Inspired By The Indian Armed Forces’ | Exclusive
An exclusive conversation with Pravin Talan on photographing the National Security Guard and why he believes India’s armed forces should become a source of inspiration for younger generations.
Hindustan Times
Frames to outlive me
One of the earliest substantial profiles of Pravin Talan available online.
Published before his work with India’s uniformed forces became widely known, the article captures another side of his career — fashion, celebrities, wildlife, social campaigns and his personal philosophy towards photography.
The Peacock Magazine
Photographer in Focus: Pravin Talan
A dedicated profile covering Pravin Talan’s work across fashion, lifestyle and photography internationally before focusing on what the magazine describes as his true calling — capturing the spirit and glory of India.
The feature also discusses Women in Uniform and his extensive photographic documentation of India’s Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, NSG, BSF, CISF, CRPF, SSB and police forces.
Read on The Peacock Magazine →
Asian Photography — May 2014
Cover Feature: “Visual Voyage — Pravin Talan”
Pravin Talan featured on the cover of Asian Photography magazine’s May 2014 issue, with an image from his Taj Mahal work and the cover line “PRO-PROFILE — Visual Voyage — Pravin Talan.”
The issue carried Visual Voyage – Pravin Talan as one of its principal features, marking an important photography-industry profile of his work and visual journey.
View Asian Photography May 2014 on Magzter →
Onmanorama
Fashion hails honour as ‘sharpshooter’ Pravin captures NSG commandos
A highly personal profile around Pravin Talan’s work with the National Security Guard, including his family’s experience during the 26/11 terror attacks and the emotional connection that subsequently developed with the NSG.
Free Press Journal
Ace photographer Pravin Talan captures NSG commandos in action
A dedicated interview and profile discussing the unusual challenges of photographing the National Security Guard, action photography and the visual approach behind the Black Cat Commando series.
Indulge / The New Indian Express
Photographer with a difference! Pravin Talan trains his lenses on India’s Black Cat Commandos and other defence forces
A long-form feature tracing Pravin Talan’s journey and his unusual access to some of India’s most specialised forces.
The Hindu
The city and its guardians through a lens
A dedicated feature on Mumbai, its police force and the visual world created around them through Pravin Talan’s photography.
SELECTED FEATURES & PHOTO ESSAYS
The Statesman
Amitabh Bachchan unveils Mumbai Police Calendar 2018
Coverage of Amitabh Bachchan unveiling the Mumbai Police Calendar and Pravin Talan being felicitated for his contribution.
The article also references his wider work photographing the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, NSG, BSF, CISF and CRPF.
The Hindu
Framing the Police
One of the important early features on Pravin Talan’s photographic interpretation of Mumbai Police and the development of what would become a long-running visual association with the force.
The Indian Express
Framing the men in khaki
A behind-the-scenes look at Pravin Talan’s approach to photographing Mumbai Police and creating images that moved beyond conventional documentation of the force.
The Indian Express
Life of Mumbai Railway Policemen: In Pictures
A visual tribute by Pravin Talan to the often unseen work of Mumbai’s Railway Police personnel, presenting a lesser-known uniformed force through a dedicated calendar and photographic series.
The Indian Express
Here is what it takes to be a NSG commando
A photographic presentation offering a rare glimpse into the demanding training, skills and capabilities of India’s Black Cat Commandos through Pravin Talan’s NSG imagery.
India Today
See Pravin Talan's photographic tribute to Mumbai Police
A dedicated India Today presentation of Pravin Talan’s photographic tribute to Mumbai Police.
The Better India
10 Photos That Capture the Hardworking Mumbai Police in Action
A photo essay exploring the everyday courage and largely unseen work of Mumbai Police, accompanied by Pravin Talan’s thoughts on why he chose to photograph the force.
ScoopWhoop
This Beautiful Photo Series Is The Perfect Tribute To India’s Men & Women In Uniform This I-Day
An Independence Day feature presenting Pravin Talan’s photographs of men and women serving across several Indian uniformed organisations.
Curly Tales
NSG Calendar 2024 Is Out, See ‘The Black Cat Commandos’ In Full Glory
A visual presentation of the NSG Calendar 2024, with a separate introduction to Pravin Talan and his work photographing India’s elite forces.
Asianet Newsable
Fearless and ferocious... 12 PHOTOS that show the might of NSG
A twelve-image Republic Day presentation of the National Security Guard in action, featuring photographs by Pravin Talan.
Times of India
Black Cat Commandos in action!
A feature on the NSG calendar and the highly specialised world of photographing the Black Cat Commandos.
Onmanorama
NSG's pictorial tribute to 26/11 Mumbai terror attack martyrs is awesome
A detailed photographic feature on the NSG calendar and its tribute to the men associated with the response to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks.
Free Press Journal
In pics: Mumbai-based photographer Pravin Talan captures extraordinary actions of NSG commandos
A photographic web feature showcasing dramatic NSG training and tactical imagery.
Urban Asian
Amitabh Bachchan Unveils The Third Edition Of Photographer Pravin Talan’s Mumbai Police Calendar
Coverage of Amitabh Bachchan unveiling the third edition of Pravin Talan’s Mumbai Police Calendar at Umang.
The article also records Bachchan felicitating Pravin Talan on behalf of Mumbai Police and describes the calendar as one of the finest visual statements on Mumbai city and its police force.
REDIFF — SELECTED PHOTO ESSAYS
The NSG Calendar Is Here! — 2025
A photographic presentation of the National Security Guard calendar by Pravin Talan and Rupali Talan.
How NSG Trains To Fight Terrorists — 2024
An action-led photographic look at NSG training and counter-terror capabilities.
View Pravin & Rupali Talan’s Rediff archive →
PIX: NSG In Action Like Never Before — 2023
A dramatic photographic presentation of India’s Black Cat Commandos.
The very best of the NSG — 2019
A photographic showcase of the National Security Guard through Pravin Talan’s lens.
BSF@50: A lensman's tribute to the Borderman — 2015
A photographic tribute to the Border Security Force and the lives of the men guarding India’s borders.
Explore Pravin Talan coverage on Rediff →
Unsung Heroes: The men and women we don't notice — 2017
A photographic tribute to Railway Police personnel and the largely unseen role they play in keeping one of the world’s busiest rail networks functioning safely.
Explore Pravin Talan coverage on Rediff →
Photos: Young achievers in the spotlight — 2016
Coverage associated with Legends of Tomorrow, Pravin Talan’s calendar celebrating achievers from diverse fields.
Explore Pravin Talan coverage on Rediff →
WITH LOVE FROM TAJ
India Today Magazine
The Taj Mahal plays muse for all moments
A major editorial presentation of With Love From Taj, Pravin Talan’s fashion tribute to the Taj Mahal featuring leading Indian designers and an unusual dialogue between fashion, architecture, craftsmanship and heritage.
Hindustan Times
Now, see the Taj Mahal in calendar format
Hindustan Times coverage of With Love From Taj, Pravin Talan’s ambitious photographic interpretation of the Taj Mahal bringing together the monument, fashion and some of India’s leading designers.
An important early feature documenting the project as it emerged into the public domain.
India Today
A tribute to the Taj
A dedicated photographic gallery from With Love From Taj, featuring designs by Rohit Bal, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Tarun Tahiliani, Anamika Khanna and Falguni & Shane Peacock.
The Indian Express
Marble as Muse
A feature exploring how photographers and artists have responded to the Taj Mahal as an artistic subject.
Pravin Talan discusses the inspiration and thought process behind With Love From Taj, placing his work in a larger cultural conversation around one of the world’s most photographed monuments.
The Asian Fashion Journal
With Love from Taj by Pravin Talan
A dedicated international fashion feature on the project, highlighting its striking imagery and the participation of leading Indian designers including Tarun Tahiliani, Sabyasachi Mukherjee, Anand Kabra, Anamika Khanna, Falguni & Shane Peacock and Rohit Bal.
Read on The Asian Fashion Journal →
India Today
A unique project on Taj Mahal to be launched soon
Early national coverage introducing With Love From Taj and the scale of Pravin Talan’s photographic exploration of the monument.
EARLIER FASHION, CELEBRITY & CULTURAL WORK
Legends of Tomorrow
Legends of Tomorrow Calendar 2016
An inspirational calendar created around achievers from very different walks of life, including Brahmakumari Sister Shivani, Bhushan Kumar of T-Series, Olympic shooter Jitu Rai, chess grandmaster Tania Sachdev, Yamini Reddy, Canadian High Commissioner Nadir Patel, Papa CJ and Gautam Bhimani.
Read about Legends of Tomorrow →
Watch the Legends of Tomorrow video archive →
GR8! Love Stories Calendar
NDTV — Television couples feature in GR8! Love Stories Calendar 2014
Twelve real-life television couples photographed by Pravin Talan for the GR8! Love Stories Calendar.
Rediff — Pooja Misrra, Mouli Ganguly at telly calendar launch
Photo coverage of the GR8! Love Stories calendar launch.
Shakti Mohan / Nritya Shakti
The Indian Express — A Date with Shakti
Coverage of Shakti Mohan’s dance calendar, photographed and conceptualised with Pravin Talan.
Times of India — Shakti Mohan's dance calendar
Coverage of the Nritya Shakti calendar and the idea behind the project.
FILMS & MUMBAI POLICE
Rakh Tu Hausla
Times of India — Rani Mukerji lauds Mumbai police: Their bravery, sacrifice and service will be remembered for years to come
Coverage of Rakh Tu Hausla, created during the COVID-19 lockdown as a tribute to Mumbai Police and the city.
Mid-Day — Rani Mukerji salutes Mumbai police in a song titled ‘Rakh Tu Hausla’
Coverage of the film/song written and directed by Pravin Talan.
Mid-Day — Rakh Tu Hausla released; a dedication to Mumbai and its brave police force
Release coverage of the project involving Mumbai Police, T-Series and Bhushan Kumar.
VIDEO INTERVIEWS & PODCASTS
India.com
Black Cat Commandos, Mumbai Police and photographing India’s uniformed forces
A video conversation with Pravin Talan around photographing the NSG, Mumbai Police and the real stories behind working closely with India’s uniformed forces.
Sutradhar with Vineet Rai — Episode 7
Pravin Talan | FTV, NSG, Taj Mahal, Women in Uniform & Mumbai Police
A wide-ranging conversation tracing Pravin Talan’s journey from fashion photography and Fashion TV to the Taj Mahal, Vogue’s Women in Uniform, Mumbai Police and India’s elite forces.
Listen to Sutradhar on Spotify →
The Reba Ayaz Show
Pravin Talan — Iconic Fashion & Defence Photography
A conversation exploring the contrasting worlds that have shaped Pravin Talan’s career — glamour, fashion and celebrity photography on one side, and the grit and intensity of photographing India’s police and elite security forces on the other.
Watch The Reba Ayaz Show clip on YouTube →
This archive will continue to be updated as older interviews, profiles and photographic features are recovered from newspaper, magazine, television and digital archives.
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