Premier Padmini taxis have now all but disappeared following the introduction of laws to reduce pollution. Wallace documents these elaborate Bollywood disco bars on wheels. Many are pimped with large speakers in the boot that blast out Bollywood hits, or are colourfully decorated, upholstered in loud hypnotic patterns, or feature Hindu gods and goddess on the dashboard.
Dougie Wallace: Road Wallah
Category: Photographer Monographs & Art Books
Author: Dougie Wallace
Publisher: Dewi Lewis Publishing
Publication Date:
2016
Print Length: 96 pages
Language: English
Price: paid
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