Mumbai: Celebrating India’s unfiltered charm, National Geographic India, in collaboration with IndiGo, is back with the second season of the photography reality show #nofilter by IndiGo. Premiering on December 20 at 8:30 PM on National Geographic Channel, this season brings together nine passionate contestants as they compete to showcase their photography skills while capturing the beauty of India through their lenses.
Judged by acclaimed filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and legendary photographer Raghu Rai, the series invites viewers to explore India’s iconic locales through the eyes of the contestants, hailing from Ahmedabad, Kannur, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Chennai, Solapur, Karnal, Ranchi, and Bijbehara.
The show’s grand finale, airing on January 10, 2025, promises an intense showdown where contestants will strive to capture the ultimate unfiltered shot. The finale will also be showcased at Museo Camera, followed by an immersive exhibition walk-through and a felicitation ceremony for the top three finalists.
“We are thrilled to continue our collaboration with IndiGo, combining our synergies to ignite a passion for exploration and visual storytelling. Together, we have created a powerful platform that aims to showcase the world’s beauty in a way that inspires and empowers. Building on the phenomenal success of season one, #nofilter’s second season exceeded expectations, attracting even more talented photographers and enthusiastic engagement. This collaboration demonstrates the magic that happens when two brands share a vision – fostering a community that celebrates excellence in photography and nurtures the next generation of creative talent,” said Anu Sikka, Business Head – Kids & Infotainment, Jiostar
Reflecting on the series, Imtiaz Ali shared,“I’m elated to know that a photography-centric reality show like #nofilter by IndiGo was so well-received by the audience. It’s inspiring to witness the authenticity and passion each contestant brings. I feel lucky interacting with such amazing and talented photographers, where each brings a new perspective to life. This show is not just about images; it’s about capturing the soul of the moment”,
“Photography is a powerful medium that connects people, places, and emotions. As part of our India by IndiGo initiative, the #nofilter by IndiGo collaboration with National Geographic is a celebration of India’s diversity and the passionate photographers who showcase the stories of India through their lens. After the success of #nofilter by IndiGo Season 1, our community of photographers continues to grow. We wish the 9 finalists of Season 2 great success and look forward to the episodes.” said Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo.
Season 2 Contestants
From over 100,000 entries, these nine photographers have been shortlisted to compete in the four-part series:
- Bhoomi Gondalia – Travel & Street Photographer
- Manish R Nath – People, Culture, Landscape Photographer
- Soumil Ghosh – Street Photographer
- L. Akash – Street Photographer
- Mahendra Bakle – Travel, Aerial, and Landscape Photographer
- Bhawika Chhabra – Documentary and Portrait Photographer
- Pia Sodhi – Architectural Photographer
- Luqmaan Zeerak – Documentary Photographer
- Tushar Kundu – Fashion & Lifestyle Photographer
Season 2 of #nofilter by IndiGo premieres on National Geographic Channel at 8:30 PM on December 20, 2024, with episodes airing every Friday. Viewers can also stream the series on National Geographic India and IndiGo 6E’s YouTube channels.
