Kanu Gandhi's Mahatma
Kanu Gandhi (1917 - 1986) was brought up and lived with his granduncle,
the Mahatma, in his various ashrams. Kanu was a member of Gandhi's personal
staff and they worked closely together until his assassination on 30th
January 1948.
Since 1936, when Kanu was presented with a camera, he took photographs of
the Mahatma, who became his most favourite subject. Gandhi allowed Kanu to
photograph him in any situation on the condition that no flash would be used
and he would not pose. Kanu Gandhi was the only one allowed to take his
granduncle's photograph at any time. He was thus able to capture Mahatma
Gandhi in all his moods and moments.
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