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Stories Behind Danish Siddiqui's Most Famous Photographs

by Brut India

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Published 21 Jul 2021

Pulitzer-winning photojournalist Danish Siddiqui was killed in Afghanistan in July 2021. Here are the stories behind some of his most powerful photographs...

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@shanblues72573 years ago There' s so much negativity in this world. Even if you feel he was biased, he didn' t kill anyone. He believed in bringing out stories of people . ...Expand 333
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@earthsafehomes3 years ago People who capture such pictures and images bring harsh realities to the common man. Otherwise who would come to know and raise their voice against it? 143
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@sridharm3483 years ago Every one is going to die some day. The difference is that some will become just ashes and some live in the hearts of people forever. Danish will live in the hearts of people around the world forever.
rip hero. 246
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@yourfriend99353 years ago He was the voice of speechless people around the world. Proud he was an indian! 82
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@Mr.DISRESPECT3 years ago All of his photos are simple, yet powerful with a hidden story behind them. 133
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@as_wetravel59433 years ago Dying doing what u love most is a blessing. 63
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@phoebebuffet34863 years ago , The Brave Son of India
We salute your Valour, we salute your dedication 157
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@poonamkhatri39143 years ago Danish is going to inspire thousands to fill the shoes and walk the road which was left behind by him.
rip danish. 8
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@yourfriend99353 years ago These stories were heart breaking and i am also heartbreak by danish death. Long live danish! You will be in our hearts forever and also you bring a revolution in indian journalism! 7
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@curioussrinija87383 years ago Sir,
the power of photography you left behind will still live and you will live along . 6
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@kamalfulwariya3 years ago Your work will be always in our mind
We will miss u
Hatsoff to u.. 4
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@Himanshugola3 years ago So many great photos which moved peoplework by danish. Which we all will miss. 15
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@theredjake3 years ago Breaks my heart.
rest in peace, a beautiful soul, you' ve truly made an everlasting impact. 21
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@rijul24553 years ago Got goosebumps watching this. Rip to all the people who lost their lives due to covid or terrorism. 16
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@baxterismyyoutubename50773 years ago He showcased the reality of today and what is happening in the world. And some people just hate him for doing that. I wonder what would happen to them . ...Expand 5
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@neerajdeval61463 years ago Every one die in his life. But a few never die. He is one of them. 68
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@SunithaOlive3 years ago Rip. We will miss your stories that you so poignantly conveyed through your pictures. Peace and courage to the family. 16
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@sathya66913 years ago A heroic salute to mr. Danish siddiqui, the hero of the press world.
i offer my deepest condolences
many thanks to the photographer id="hidden8"s who are taking democracy one step further
a militant who fought regardless of caste or religion. ...Expand 6
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@sushilkumar-ef9df3 years ago God always pluck the best flowers first just like we humans
danish was one of those best flowers
he was more of voice than just a journalist. 4
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@sandeeppanigrahi95683 years ago Kya yaar bjp ko facist
taliban itna peaceful laga kya isko? 17
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@rachasiddhu85623 years ago When he was alive no one did a proper video about him. Now everyone is talking about him. 43
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@naazanwar76463 years ago Salute to you brother
rest in peace!
inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raajioon. 1
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@ann41983 years ago Humanity mixed with sadness anguish sympathy and compassion in the photographer eyes which showed in his photographs. 1
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@alikhanmoazzam3 years ago Such photos reminded me of the photos from train to pakistan written by khuswant singh, taken by margarete who described the scenes of partition of punjab . ...Expand 6
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@sharonshapur85893 years ago Legendary journalist. Such a brave man we lost. Rip. 31
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@RAHULJOVIAN3 years ago Rest in peace brother.
people may doubt what you say. But those portraits wont. 1
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@ashmitaghosh22813 years ago Photographers are not solely meant for clicking pictures on weddings or of food and travel. If truth finds a platform to be represented transparently id="hidden11" its here. He might not be attired in a camouflaged uniform but being committed to his profession his sacrifice is no less. Kudos to people like him!. ...Expand 1
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@lakshyasanwal16103 years ago The tune played by brut at the end was completely irrelevant. 16
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@pruthaaaa10453 years ago Everyone' s focusing on danish, i know we should. But who' s going to confront afghanistan? 5
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@chromaxetian4963 years ago Many are laughing, i do not agree with his political views, but he is loyal to his duty as a photographer, he deserved better. 30
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@humane1233 years ago Salute to him. May his soul rest in peace. 13
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@monumatoliya62983 years ago I see morons laughing here but, i' m sure they don' t know true journalism. What happened to danish sir is heartbreaking. I respect his journalism. Thanks for sharing is meaningful work, its very inspirational. 57
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@funnybones59263 years ago Taliban crushed his head by a after knowing he is from india and some people living in india glorify taliban. Rip
source: from afghan sf commander of the area. 45
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@manav96863 years ago I may have a difference of opinion.
earlier he had quoted, intolerance is in rise in india and press journalists are not safe in reporting. he said while comfortably staying in india and then the real intolerance and terrorism killed him. ...Expand 16
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@phoebebuffet34863 years ago your pictures told tales. India saw the truth through your Camer a
I hope your life, your struggles and your work inspires several out there. You were a brave heart, you were in search of the truth through your camera and died doing what you loved the most. May Allah give you peace my brother!
India will remember you! .. ...Expand 2
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@deeptigusain4853 years ago What a work man
great respect and
gem gone. With his work. 1
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@ashishpradhan40683 years ago After saw his news he was killed i really sad and i appreciate his work towards humanity rip history man. 4
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@sbionline73983 years ago Hey brut, danish ko taliban ne mara yeh sidhe shabdo me likho. Dono ke bich mara gya aisa kyu likha hai. 6
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@tejasdeepsingh4563 years ago To people accusing rw of mocking siddiqui' s death yes i condone that, he' s a hero and should be respected as such but a question does remain, w thatand that people didn' t stoop thatlow this time. ...Expand 10
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@capeandcode3 years ago Be it rohit sardana, be it danish siddique, if you revel in death of either of them,
something is wrong with you. 15
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@kanishkajha23433 years ago Well, legends never die. Danish siddiqui is a legend. 4
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@mrinalkukreti53503 years ago He died bringing out the truth to the world. He is a martyr.
may his work inspire others. 4
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@rahulchh04922 years ago Despite his anti nationalpray for his justice and may he get the peace he.
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@rider.cool13 years ago Rip condolences to his family and friends. He was a good man. 10
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@riteshyadav62253 years ago Edit:
taliban tracked him down to the mosque he was in, hunted him, tormented him and then killed him.
to all those people who were shouting this is a lesson for you, taliban aint anyones friend or protector be it muslim or non muslims. ...Expand 4
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@bluedrop13453 years ago Many people acusing taliban for his death. Which is not true. He died in a gunfight between government force and taliban. Taliban or any other group had . ...Expand
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@anjali12903 years ago His pictures presented nothing but the reality. Some people abused him for highlighting the reality when what should have angered them was the reality. never knew him but i could recollect some of his pictures because of the impact they had on my mind.
these pictures and more will remain etched in the memories of people. ...Expand 3
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@vishalvi693 years ago What shall we say for ravish kumar, who was busy cursing the bullet which evidently killed him, but let' s not forget what danish accomplished as true journalist, may his soul rest in peace.
jai hind. 1
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@tauqeerahamed423 years ago Small boy in 4th photo, man; he is so cute. Ankh na lage meri usku may all have a good life.
may siddiquis soul rip and protect other journalists.
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@ananyaa66643 years ago We are sorry danish for passively witnessing some morons disrespecting you for showing the truth! You will always remain in the hearts of good and honest . ...Expand 1
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@dOVERanalyst3 years ago This story took a dark turn. Real quick. 4
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@incfankorean52713 years ago Danish was another brave son of india. May he rest in peace. 2
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@HarshKumar-ce9to3 years ago My condolences to his family but what he did was also wrong, why those soldiers will waste their time protecting these reporters rather than fighting with those terrorists! 9
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@mariahasan73393 years ago Proud of suchthe bhakts have become so shameless they celebrate a martyr' s death just because he is from a different religious background.
he will be in my prayers. 10
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@hellno69313 years ago Bullet ko lanat hai. 1 bullet ki wajah se iski jaan chli gyi
danish hum sharminda hai tera bullet abhi v jinda hai. 2
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@rizwanhussain39503 years ago Feel proud of this great nation my india.
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@paliwal1253 years ago may be we have to see this situation again.
Please stay safe.
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@neoluddite56763 years ago I see two completely different opinions about what kind of person danish siddiqui was. Regardless may he rest in peace. Also people should stop taking about his pulitzer prize. Its just a political award. 2
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@awantikakumari90613 years ago See. How people are making efforts soo that our government would change thoughts about our country.
this guy is screaming through his photos id="hidden26" that. Wake up india but government is just putting curtains on the bad happenings in india. ...Expand 4
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@anjalikheratkar67643 years ago I got some crazy creeps by that bed with mosquito net.
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@priyankasahu93013 years ago Smjh nahi a rha, ye sab sach me ho rha ya koi webseries chal rhi. Roj naya kuch ho jata hai.
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@user-ex3ui9kw4f3 years ago The one who made money on people' s death got killed by his own kind, they dragged him out tortured him, and slaughtered him brutally. But taliban is fine that bullet is the villain in the story. 3
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@kashutosh91323 years ago Bhaiya died in the line of duty, salute.
aapki aatam ko shanti mile. 1
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@scbose39403 years ago He didn' t take a single photograph which appreciates india and shows the good side of india. He was a biased guy. 15
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@akshaykashyap74733 years ago Those who was celebrating someone' s death got brutal death. Got no regret for his death. 1
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@alienfromsaturn89093 years ago Please show drone footage of his burial. 9
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@devaratpathak88083 years ago Just asking to brut. What you guys have done. 1
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@hehebwoi71893 years ago Oh come on why so much of hatred towards muslims? Han maana some muslims did wrong stuff to us hindus, but also remember we too have done a lot to them. . ...Expand 28