Worli Koliwada: Between Old and New

• Prize
  Shortlist
• Photographer
  Susanne Grether, United States
• Category
  Asia

Worli Koliwada, one of Mumbai’s oldest fishing villages, is full of history, resilience, and daily life. Fishermen mend nets, boats rest along the shore, and stray dogs roam narrow alleys. Colorful murals brighten the walls, yet trash covers the shore. Life moves at its own pace as the modern city grows around it. The contrast is striking—on one side, a village rooted in tradition; on the other, Mumbai’s skyline and towering bridge, symbols of rapid progress. Two worlds coexist, yet feel miles apart.