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Faces of courage: Acid attack victims stand tall in photoshoot

Last updated on: August 22, 2014 12:57 IST


Photographs: Rahul Saharan's Facebook page

This photoshoot is bound to catch your attention, as it is unlike any other you have seen. Five courageous survivors of acid attacks have come together to pose for these photographs taken by lensman Rahul Saharan to highlight the issue of acid attacks in the country.

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Faces of courage: Acid attack victims stand tall in photoshoot


Photographs: Rahul Saharan's Facebook page

Delhi-based designer Rupa, an acid attack victim survivor, along with her friends Rita, Sonam, Laxmi and Chanchal modelled the clothes from her new range, Rupa Designs.

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Faces of courage: Acid attack victims stand tall in photoshoot


Photographs: Rahul Saharan's Facebook page

Hiding their faces in stoles or scarves while in public places, the women say that they longer feel the need for it. They posed without any hesitation and have pledged to no more hide their faces and believe that they need a life of dignity.

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Faces of courage: Acid attack victims stand tall in photoshoot


Photographs: Rahul Saharan's Facebook page

Rupa suffered extensive injuries when her stepmother threw acid in her face while she was sleeping in 2008. Rupa, who wanted to be a designer, after the attack teamed up with the Stop Acid Attacks charity who run Chhaon, a support centre for survivors, and began designing clothes.

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Faces of courage: Acid attack victims stand tall in photoshoot


Photographs: Rahul Saharan's Facebook page

The charity is now looking to help Rupa raise enough money to open her own clothing boutique in Delhi, which would employ other acid attack survivors as staff.

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Faces of courage: Acid attack victims stand tall in photoshoot


Photographs: Rahul Saharan's Facebook page

Photographer Saharan on his Facebook page said, “We took these beautiful girls as models because they define beauty, courage, positivism. There is so much to beauty and these girls are strong. I dedicate this shoot to every woman on earth.”

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Faces of courage: Acid attack victims stand tall in photoshoot


Photographs: Rahul Saharan's Facebook page

He added, “All of you are beautiful. So stay happy no matter who says what to you and have the courage to fight back. Rise and shine.”

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Faces of courage: Acid attack victims stand tall in photoshoot


Photographs: Rahul Saharan's Facebook page

The photoshoot is truly inspiring and one of the most beautiful and uplifting things on the Internet today. In fact, Rupa has already sold three orders to a US tourist and has got an order from an Indian businesswoman for a traditional dress. 

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