Vivek Bendre, who joined The Hindu in 1995, was a well-known photojournalist with cricket being his forte. In this image taken in 2001, he captures cricketer Vidyut Sivaramakrishnan's shout of joy as he dismisses Robert Ferley. Sivaramakrishnan, who played for India 'A', had taken eight wickets in the second innings of England 'A'.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
A gutsy photographer, Bendre was injured while taking pictures for 'The Hindu' during the Azad Maidan riots in 2012. This photo of his, taken during the incident, is a glimpse of the rioting mob that attacked policemen outside Azad Maidan after a rally to protest against Assam riots turned violent in Mumbai.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Bendre was known for having an eye for the “different” picture. In this photo, Leia Sadanah, a rider from Amateur Riders Club, practices her equestrian skills while wearing mask at Mahalaxmi race course on July 27, 2020.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Festival of colours: A group of children in Mumbai make faces as they celebrate Holi in the financial capital of the country.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Believers perform ‘azaan’ in Mumbai to mark the eighth anniversary of Babri Masjid demolition.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
In this photo that speaks volumes, the Mumbai municipal headquarter building is seen reflected in a water-logged part of South Mumbai after the city experienced pre-monsoon showers on June 1, 2020.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Taken on I-Day 2019, this photo of students of the Anjuman-I-Islam college in Mumbai donning tricolour head scarves before flag hoisting ceremony in college was one of our most-liked photos of the year on Instagram.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Taken on April 10, 2021, this was the last photograph filed by Bendre from Mumbai. It shows the usually-bustling J.J. flyover looking deserted as a result of the weekend lockdown imposed by Maharashtra government.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Then U.S. President Barack Obama greets students after a town hall meeting in St. Xavier's College, in Mumbai on November 7, 2010.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Narmada Bachao Andolan (NBA) leader Medha Patkar on her ninth day of hunger strike in Mumbai on September 25, 2021.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Smoke and fire billows out of the Taj Hotel in Mumbai on November 27, 2008. The terror attack was one of India’s most horrific terrorist attacks in which 166 people were killed and over 300 injured as heavily-armed terrorists from Pakistan created mayhem in the city.
People check for their belongings at Ratnal area near Bhuj on November 28, 2001 as India's most powerful earthquake in fifty years devastated vast areas of Gujarat, with Bhuj town and nearby areas being the worst affected.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Mumbai’s Dabbawalas, backbone of Mumbai’s office-goers, walk past a wall mural at Marine Lines station in South Mumbai on March 25, 2021.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
India’s first Monorail during its trial run in Mumbai on January 30, 2014.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Mumbai, on a wing and a prayer: A man wearing mask walk pass huge mural of wings in Mumbai.
Photo: VIVEK BENDRE
A municipal worker struggling to keep Marine Drive promenade clean as strong waves caused by high tide throws more trash onto the pavement. Heavy rain lashed Mumbai on Monday, July 8, 2019, leading to flight and traffic disruptions.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Social workers wearing PPE suits spread the message, ‘Not to celebrate Hole’ this year, at Dharavi slum in Mumbai on Saturday. Amid spike in COVID-19 cases in Mumbai Government has put a ban on celebrating festival of colour.
Photo: Vivke Bendre
Ten year old Veer plays his practice cricket match at Mumbai’s Oval maidan.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Thousands of farmers crossing J J flyover at 5am during their long march from Nashik to Mumbai, on March 12, 2018.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Mitchell McClenaghan of Mumbai Indians attempts to run out Ambati Rayudu of Chennai Super Kings during the Vivo Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 Championship 2018 cricket match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, Maharashtra, on April 07, 2018
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Huge Ganesh idols being taken for the immersion into Arabian sea at Girgaum Choupaty in South Mumbai during Anant Chaturdashi. Thousands of big and small idols with millions of devotees throng at beach on September 15, 2016
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Warning signal: A man holds on to an ‘open manhole’ sign as a bus moves through a waterlogged street at Parel in central Mumbai following heavy rain on July 03, 2020.
Photo: Vivke Bendre
A young couple enjoy a private moment on the iconic Marine Drive as monsoon sets on the city of Mumbai on June 13, 2015.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
Fishermen participate in a boat rally to protest proposed Shivaji memorial into Arabian sea in Mumbai. More then 150 boats participated in a rally.
Photo: Vivek Bendre
