Chief Minister commends Shantilal Gajjar, collector of over 400 vintage cameras
Sent a letter of appreciation to Mr. Gajjar, praising his unique hobby and dedication
By Capital Kranti desk, Gandhinagar · Editor: Parth Thakkar
21 October 2026, 8:30 pm · Updated 11:23 am · 1 min read
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Vadodara, Oct 21: Gujarat Chief Minister Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel has sent a letter of appreciation to 83-year-old Shri Shantilal S. Gajjar, a resident of the Dandiya Bazar area in Vadodara, who possesses a collection of more than 400 vintage film cameras, praising his unique hobby and dedication.
In the letter, the Chief Minister stated that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has always said that the self-satisfaction and happiness derived from working in one's field of natural interest and skill is rare. Such an activity is referred to as ‘Swantah Sukhaya’.
The Chief Minister noted that it is welcoming and commendable that even at the age of 83, Shri Gajjar continues this activity uninterrupted. His collection of more than 400 vintage cameras from 1930 to 2005, featuring various shapes and sizes including Polaroid cameras, radio cameras, sniper gun-style cameras, key-operated, and spring-winding models, demonstrates the meaningfulness of life.
The Chief Minister extended his best wishes to Shri Gajjar to continue inspiring society through his favorite activity.
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