“I was [originally] trying to create opportunities to make photographs,” says photographer @kavi_pujara. “But the real gold were these connections. I only recognised that two-thirds [of the way] through.” As his debut monograph is released, Kavi Pujara talks about his complicated relationship with Leicester’s Golden Mile, being mentored by Martin Parr, and the myth of the British Empire. Link in bio 📲 📸 by Kavi Pujara 1. Haresh and Hashik, Syston Street, 2021 2. Talitha, Ross Walk, 2019 3. Front room, Marjorie Street, 2021