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Sonali - Bringing Stories to Life

I was born and raised in Mumbai, a city that bustles with stories in every street and on every face. Twenty-three years ago, I moved to Hong Kong, and a camera became my first and constant companion. What began as a hobby soon became a way of seeing the world around me through a new lens. I was drawn to portraits, to how light revealed emotion and connection. That fascination eventually led me to the streets, where I discovered my purpose: building real, human connections that went beyond my lens.

Those encounters inspired me to pursue a Master’s in Journalism at The University of Hong Kong, where I learned to weave empathy into narrative. My love for still images naturally evolved into a love for moving ones, and from stories in stills, I shifted to tales on film.

Today, I am a documentary filmmaker and portrait photographer dedicated to exploring how people create meaning, faith, and livelihood in the margins of daily life. My work moves between the poetic and the political, always guided by the belief that media and imagery can be powerful tools for social impact.