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

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

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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

Salesman vs professional carrom player.

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