This assignment was meant to be a simple profile piece: "Alka Yagnik: The Golden Voice." But as Amit reviewed the images on his camera screen, he realized the story was far more complex. In every picture, she looked like a woman waiting for someone.

: For the last 30+ years, they have maintained a long-distance marriage, with Neeraj visiting Mumbai and Alka spending about a month each year in Shillong. Family Life and Challenges