Through Gautam's eyes

Sep 14, 2011, 13:20 PM IST
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Gautam Rajadhyaksha (16th September 1950 - 13th September 2011) was one of nations' best known celebrity photographer, having clicked almost all the icons of the Indian Film industry. Following are some of his wonderful snaps:

Gautam Rajadhyaksha (16th September 1950 - 13th September 2011) was one of nations' best known celebrity photographer, having clicked almost all the icons of the Indian Film industry. Following are some of his wonderful snaps:

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One of the rarest pictures of sisters Lata Mageshkar and Asha Bhonsle. Gautam was extremely close to both the sisters and they considerd him as their son.

One of the rarest pictures of sisters Lata Mageshkar and Asha Bhonsle. Gautam was extremely close to both the sisters and they considerd him as their son.

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Gautam Rajadhyaksha had worked with almost all the leading stars of Bollywood. Aishwarya Rai had shot extensively with Gautam during the early years of her career.

Gautam Rajadhyaksha had worked with almost all the leading stars of Bollywood. Aishwarya Rai had shot extensively with Gautam during the early years of her career.

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Two dramatically different pictures of eternally beautiful Sridevi by Gautam Rajadhayksha. One as a wild child, the other as a demure traditional woman.

Two dramatically different pictures of eternally beautiful Sridevi by Gautam Rajadhayksha. One as a wild child, the other as a demure traditional woman.

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One interesting jodi that we never got to see together on celluloid. Aamir Khan and Sridevi captured on reel by Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

One interesting jodi that we never got to see together on celluloid. Aamir Khan and Sridevi captured on reel by Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

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Sushmita Sen caught on camera by Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

Sushmita Sen caught on camera by Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

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Kareena Kapoor looks ethereal through the lenses of Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

Kareena Kapoor looks ethereal through the lenses of Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

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Gautam was instrumental in discovering some of country's biggest stars. He had recommended Kajol for her first film. Salman Khan was also introduced by the ace lensman.

Gautam was instrumental in discovering some of country's biggest stars. He had recommended Kajol for her first film. Salman Khan was also introduced by the ace lensman.

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The gorgeous Madhuri Dixit had worked on several occassions with the talented photographer. On hearing the news of his untimely demise, Madhuri said she has

The gorgeous Madhuri Dixit had worked on several occassions with the talented photographer. On hearing the news of his untimely demise, Madhuri said she has "lost a friend".

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Supermodel Sheetal Malhar was first discovered by Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

Supermodel Sheetal Malhar was first discovered by Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

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Not many know that Gautam had written the screenplay of Kajol's debut film 'Bekhudi'.

Not many know that Gautam had written the screenplay of Kajol's debut film 'Bekhudi'.

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Aishwarya Rai through the lenses of ace photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

Aishwarya Rai through the lenses of ace photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

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A candid picture of Juhi Chawla and Raveena Tandon by Gautam Rajadhyaksha. Juhi tweeted after hearing about his demise,

A candid picture of Juhi Chawla and Raveena Tandon by Gautam Rajadhyaksha. Juhi tweeted after hearing about his demise, "I had some really lovely times with Gautam".

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Bollywood diva Rekha captured by ace photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

Bollywood diva Rekha captured by ace photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

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Sonali Bendre's photoshoot done by Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

Sonali Bendre's photoshoot done by Gautam Rajadhyaksha.

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Nepali beauty Manisha Koirala shot by Gautam Rajadhyaksha in the early years of her career.

Nepali beauty Manisha Koirala shot by Gautam Rajadhyaksha in the early years of her career.

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Noted author Shobha De is Gautam's cousin. De had even given Gautam his first break as a columnist in film based magazine called 'Celebrity'. De is photogrpahed here with her daughter Avantika.

Noted author Shobha De is Gautam's cousin. De had even given Gautam his first break as a columnist in film based magazine called 'Celebrity'. De is photogrpahed here with her daughter Avantika.