Show goes on: Not many know the plight of these artists of the famous Surabhi troupe. For those who witness their artistry on stage, there is a hidden facade which reflects total apathy and miserable standards of life. Photo: Satyanarayana Gola
Colour of childhood lost! IMother watches helplessly as her kid dons the role of Gandhi even in heavy downpour standing on the streets of Hyderabad and Secunderabad to earn money for the family. Photo: Satyanarayana Gola
On the road to nowhere? This gentleman thrives on selling different varieties of sweets made of coconut and jaggery seems ignorant of the perils of movement of the heavy vehicles. Photo: Satyanarayana Gola
Seeing light at the end of tunnel! This elderly person walks out of his hutment gingerly as he fights a battle against the flouride content in the water supplied by the authorities in Nalgonda District. Photo: Satyanarayana Gola
With no buyers, this is a grim and typical face of a small-time vendor in the Monda Market in Secunderabad. Photo: Satyanarayana Gola
An inseparable company! For this elderly man, who met with a serious road accident, is now forced to move on Hyderabad seeking alms in the company of a monkey to take care of his family needs. Photo: Satyanarayana Gola
In his own 'villa'! The make-shift ''resting" place is all he owns even as the City is dotted by high-rise buildings towering over small-time vendors like him. Photo: Satyanarayana Gola
He may not have a large-screen TV or the comforts of a luxury home, but ekes out a living by repairing the cane chairs in Hyderabad. Photo: Satyanarayana Gola
For all those who relish the fresh vegetables on their dining table, this scene of a labourer bearing the brunt of carrying bags from the market to the trucks may be irrelevant. Photo: Satyanarayana Gola