Shruti Haasan depicting Radha in moonlight
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Venket Ramhas translated famous paintings from the 19th century into exquisite photographs that grace a 2020 calendar.
The ethereal lighting in Varmas paintings, done more than a hundred years ago, is simply breathtaking.
Shruti Haasan depicting Radha in moonlight
After the shoot, Ram shared a couple of images on social media.
The project was then expanded into a calendar that commemorates the 10th anniversary of NAAM.
These paintings are brought to life by stunning South Indian women with grit and substance, Ram says.
Nadia depicting the private lives of women from different social backgrounds
Amongst them, we featured Chamundeswari, who is a beneficiary of NAAM.
Their dedication has paid off.
Samanatha depicting an expectant mother holding a fruit symbolic of a new life
Ramya Krishnan depicting Damayanti listening in rapt attention to the tales of Nala from the swan
Khushboo depicting a Maharashtrian lady after a temple visit
Shobana depicting Varma’s daughter Mahaprabha
Aishwarya Rajessh depicting a high minded woman, the Rani of Pudukottai
Lissy Lakshmi depicting a royal woman from Kerala inspired by Varma’s style
Shruti Haasan depicting Rani of Kurupam
Lakshmi Manchu depicting Rani Chimnabai after whom Lakshmi Vilas palace in Tanjore is named
Chamundeshwari depicting Maharani Lakshmi Bayi who became the senior rani of Travancore
Priyadarshini Govind depicting Kadambari, a portrait of a modern, intellectual Bengali lady
