When you look at their faces, you will see true definition of poverty

Here are some stunning portraits captured by Italian photographer Roberto Pazzi which depicts faces of Indians struggling to survive below the poverty line. The photos were taken in the suburbs of a number of cities, including New Delhi, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Varanasi and Kalkota. Speaking about the images, Roberto says the bodies of the people captured seem to be telling a story;

'I feel that their faces, eyes, hands and wrinkles are all so expressive - it's as if their body is telling a story. They live such simple, happy lives, and I think it's an ethical example that our society should follow.') More photos after cut...