In pics: Mumbai-based photographer Pravin Talan captures extraordinary actions of NSG commandos

When 'Art and Action' combine, they result in explosive images , and this is calendar of National Security Guard, created by acclaimed photographer Pravin Talan is all about

Pravin Talan

Sixteen pages of breath taking visuals capturing the glory of the elite Black Cat Commandos

The absolutely stunning images cover the NSG commandos using death-defying spider-man technique for intervention to an insight into anti-hijacking operations

The NSG calendars have over the years developed a cult following in the country

The NSG was raised in 1984 as a Federal Contingency Force with primary mandate to undertake specific anti-terrorist and anti-hijack operations

The history of NSG is replete with glorious instances of successful anti-terrorist operations conducted with professional elan and competence

Pravin Talan’s work is highly regarded as soulful, original, creative and inspirational with many exhibitions and books to his credit

An NSG team engages in joint training with the Indian Coast Guard using hovercrafts

For deployment, NSG commandos are trained extensively with multiple organizations for swift movement through land, air or sea

This is the 7th edition of the calendar, first launched in 2016 by him, to pay a tribute to the brave- hearts of NSG