National Geographic India Brings Back #nofilterbyIndiGo Season 2

National Geographic India, in collaboration with IndiGo, is back with the second season of its popular photography reality show, #nofilterbyIndiGo. The show, which aims to celebrate the true beauty of India through the eyes of talented photographers, returns with even more exciting and diverse entries. Following the theme ‘It’s a beautiful world. Prove it’, Season 2 premiered on December 20, 2024, at 8:30 PM on National Geographic Channel. The series features nine finalists, each selected from over 1,00,000 entries, showcasing their unique photography skills.

In this season, the talented contestants will journey across iconic Indian cities such as Ahmedabad, Kannur, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Chennai, Solapur, Karnal, Ranchi, and Bijbehara, capturing unfiltered photo essays that highlight the country’s rich culture and diverse landscapes. The two judges, renowned filmmaker Imtiaz Ali and legendary photographer Raghu Rai, will guide the participants, offering their expertise while challenging them to push the boundaries of their creativity. Both judges have expressed their excitement for the season, with Imtiaz Ali sharing that the show is about more than just photos—it’s about capturing the soul of the moment.

The grand finale, airing on January 10, 2025, will feature an intense battle among the contestants as they compete to capture the most stunning and powerful images. The judges will evaluate the contestants' work and provide insightful commentary. This thrilling episode will also be showcased at Museo Camera, where an exhibition walk-through will take place, followed by a felicitation ceremony for the top three finalists.

Anu Sikka, Business Head at Jiostar, expressed her excitement, saying, “We are thrilled to continue our partnership with IndiGo. The collaboration has created a platform that celebrates visual storytelling and has inspired photographers to explore and showcase the beauty of the world.” The success of the show’s first season has led to even more engagement and anticipation for this season, which features participants from various backgrounds and professions, including travel, street photography, documentary work, and more.

The show’s focus on capturing unfiltered, natural moments resonates with viewers and highlights the authenticity of the participants’ work. Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, also shared his enthusiasm, noting that the collaboration with National Geographic helps celebrate India’s diversity through the lens of passionate photographers.

The nine finalists of #nofilterbyIndiGo Season 2 include a range of talented photographers, such as Bhoomi Gondalia, a street and travel photographer; Manish R Nath, a product and landscape photographer; Soumil Ghosh, a student and street photographer; Mahendra Bakle, a travel and aerial photographer; Bhawika Chhabra, a documentary photographer; and others. Each contestant brings their unique perspective to the show, making for a compelling and diverse viewing experience.

For those who can’t catch the show on television, episodes will be available on National Geographic India and IndiGo 6E YouTube channels. Don’t miss the exciting second season of this visually stunning show, which celebrates the beauty of India through the lens of the next generation of photographers.