Stories told in light.
Rohit & Ninali · Nashik
Monisha & Krupal
Rohit & Ninali
Films
Commercial
Puneet & Chandani
Sula Vineyards
Brand
Maharashtrian
"A photograph remembers. A film tells the whole story. We craft both."
"We craft weddings, films, and commercial stories — patiently, intentionally — for the people who want their work remembered the way it actually felt."
Pankkaj Rokade · Founder & Lead Photographer
Three crafts. One vision.
A decade of stories.
Still counting.
Chitrakatha (chitra — image, katha — story) was founded by Pankkaj Rokade in 2015. Ten years on, we've photographed and filmed over 150 weddings — from candle-lit Catholic ceremonies in Mumbai to monsoon vows at the palaces of Udaipur, with our home base shared between Mumbai, Nashik, and Pune.
We're a boutique studio by choice. We take on a limited number of weddings each year so every couple gets the attention their story deserves — from the first conversation through the final delivered film.
A vineyard wedding at Sula.
When Rohit and Ninali decided on a Maharashtrian destination wedding, they wanted Nashik — the vines, the open skies, the quiet hours before the baraat.
Three days,
eighty-six frames.
Puneet and Chandani's wedding needed every minute documented. Eighty-six photographs made the final edit.
What couples say.
Stop what you're doing and hire Pankkaj for your wedding. He made me feel absolutely comfortable in front of the camera — something I truly hate. I continuously receive compliments on my photos and video.
We absolutely loved working with Pankkaj from pre-wedding to wedding. He has an eye for details and gets the perfect shot. He brings out a lot of creativity which helps to get the perfect shots.
Thank you so much to Pankkaj dada and his team for capturing our special moments so beautifully. Amazing cinematography. Even in lockdown, in a small space — they captured photos and videos very nicely.
Pankkaj is the man for you to capture and treasure your beautiful moments. The photos bring back every emotion from our wedding day — we look at them with joy, laughter and tears.
Tell us your story.
We take on a limited number of weddings and commissions each year so we can give every story the attention it deserves. Send us a few details and we'll reply within 48 hours.