Childhood dreams of a profession vs. adult reality in a photo project by an Indian photographer

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.

"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.

Doctor vs. Cricketer.

Pastry Chef vs Fashion Designer.

Bartender vs. office worker.

Stewardess vs DJ.

Servant vs. traditional Indian Bharatanatyam dancer.

Rickshaw driver vs artist.

Jeweler vs flight attendant.

Vegetable vendor vs cook.

Chewing gum seller "pan" vs. security guard.

Juice seller vs. soldier.

Shoe shine boy vs. policeman.

Salesman vs professional carrom player.