Being born in England, raised in India and now living in America, my mixed or "masala" background continually shapes my life. Because of my early upbringing in England, I approach India as something of an outsider.  Albeit, an outsider reminiscing the sights, sounds and smells that are childhood impressions of my cultural homeland. The images are a time warp, taking me back so the memories can be experienced over and over again.

For me, these photographs are evocative of the melody of a Raga in Indian music. Where the notes form a poignant, haunting melody that will transport me, and the viewer, into memories of my homeland India.

I enhance these memories by the use of the simple plastic-lensed Holga camera that makes images with a dreamy quality.