Updated On: 25 November, 2023 07:01 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Chhagan Bhujbal were among those who on Saturday visited renowned cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Asian Heart Institute, Dr. Ramakanta Panda`s wildlife photo exhibition in Mumbai. Pics/Atul Kamble

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Dr. Ramakanta Panda, a famous heart surgeon and Chairman of the Asian Heart Institute, is also an avid wildlife photographer
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Dr. Panda`s photos are enthralling art aficionados and environmentalists alike as part of an ongoing photographic exhibition at the Jehangir Art Gallery till November 27

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The photo exition called `Heartbeats` features a captivating collection of around 100 mesmerizing pictures of wildlife
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The photos exhibition is centered on the issue of wildlife protection

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The pictures were shot in different places including bird sanctuaries tiger reserves, national parks in India and abroad
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The visitors at the photo exhibition are taken on a trip through the natural world, focusing attention on the critical need for wildlife protection

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Dr. Panda has established the Asian Wildlife Trust, a project of the Asian Heart Institute
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The Asian Wildlife Trust is a non-profit organisation

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The non-profit organisation exists to provide a platform for individuals who want to contribute to wildlife conservation
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