Circa: early 1930s Vancouver
Photo of four South Asian women of Hindu descent along with two young children. The women are dressed in traditional garments. Only one person in this photo is identified: the tall woman with glasses is Janki Shori. She married a businessman who ran the New Delhi club in Vancouver. Despite a challenging marriage, Janki was independent and was instrumental in introducing Bollywood films to Greater Vancouver audiences.
January 1, 1930
