Art of the Day: Parsi Weightlifters

View Slideshow

Bodybuilding can be a peculiar business especially when you consider the end result. A body of impressive muscle to fat ratio, maintained by a near thankless regime of healthy living for, at best, a few moments of glory. And yet people all over the world pursue it because to be the owner of such a body is a feat that few accomplish. It’s this feeling of pride that’s evident in Aparna Jayakumar’s series of photos from the 2010 Annual Zoroastrian Power-Lifting and Bodybuilding Championship, a much-anticipated event held in Mumbai by and for the Parsi community. Though titled “Flex, Feroze!”, there is no indication of who or even if there is a Feroze in the pictures (given the popularity of the name in the Parsi community, there probably is). But finding Feroze is beside the point. Somewhere between the flexed muscles and greased bodies (waxed to a darker colour to better show off muscle tone) are the sweaty benefits of competition and of course, the glory of winning.

Click on the “View Slide Show” button to see images from the show.

LocationKala Ghoda Cafe
10 Ropewalk Lane
Opposite Trishna
Near Rhythm House
Kala Ghoda

Phone2263 3866

Relevant DatesUntil Tuesday, September 21

HoursDaily, 9am to 11.45pm

Ticketing & Price InfoFree

Websitewww.kgcafe.in