Mumbai-based Deeksha Rathore created a vibrant photo project as part of a photography course. She called it Dreamcatcher. To create the series, Deeksha spoke to people and asked them what they dreamed of becoming when they were kids.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
"It's not about determining whether these people feel regret or relief when their childhood dreams don't come true. Those are very personal and subjective emotions. I just tried to highlight the contrast between the dream and the reality," she told BuzzFeed.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Doctor vs. Cricketer.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Pastry Chef vs Fashion Designer.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Bartender vs. office worker.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Stewardess vs DJ.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Servant vs. traditional Indian Bharatanatyam dancer.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Rickshaw driver vs artist.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Jeweler vs flight attendant.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Vegetable vendor vs cook.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Chewing gum seller "pan" vs. security guard.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Juice seller vs. soldier.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer
Shoe shine boy vs. policeman.
Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer