Jio World Plaza has partnered with renowned photographer Atul Kasbekar to present HONEST: Portraits of Character, a month-long immersive photography exhibition that celebrates some of Indian cinema’s most respected character artists. The exhibition is being showcased from June 5 to July 5, 2026, at Jio World Plaza, Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), Mumbai.
Marking Kasbekar’s first-ever portrait exhibition in a career spanning over 35 years, HONEST features 56 intimate portraits of acclaimed actors including Boman Irani, Anupam Kher, Kalki Koechlin, Pankaj Tripathi, Neena Gupta, Naseeruddin Shah and several others. Through minimal and unfiltered portraiture, the exhibition offers audiences an opportunity to see these familiar faces beyond their on-screen roles.
The collaboration between Jio World Plaza and HONEST is rooted in a shared belief that authenticity and luxury can coexist. The exhibition reflects a growing appreciation for meaningful cultural experiences that connect with audiences on a personal level.
Jio World Plaza spokesperson said, “We are delighted to present HONEST: Portraits of Character by Atul Kasbekar at Jio World Plaza. What makes this exhibition unique is its commitment to authenticity. Atul’s portraits invite us to look beyond the familiar, shining a spotlight on some of India’s finest character artists through a powerful, intimate lens. At Jio World Plaza, we believe that luxury today is defined not only by what we acquire, but by the experiences that move, inspire and stay with us. HONEST embodies this idea beautifully, offering visitors an immersive journey through portraiture, cinema and storytelling that is both deeply personal and universally resonant.”
The photographs were created over a period of nearly three years, with Kasbekar focusing on conversations, trust and genuine human connection rather than performance. The resulting portraits reveal the individuals behind the celebrity, highlighting moments of vulnerability, strength and authenticity.
Speaking about the exhibition, Atul Kasbekar said, “I didn’t want anyone to perform for the camera. I wanted the portraits to feel free of image-making or pretence, just honest, human and real. My hope is that people walk into the exhibition and see these familiar faces differently, not as characters or celebrities, but as individuals. And that the images stay with them even after they leave.”
Presented across Levels 1 and 2 of Jio World Plaza, HONEST: Portraits of Character transforms the luxury destination into a cultural space where photography, cinema and storytelling come together. The exhibition offers visitors a rare and compelling perspective on the artists who have played an integral role in shaping Indian cinema.
