India, Nov. 6 -- When Zohran Mamdani bagged his landmark victory as New York City's next mayor, the world saw the ceremony. But through the lens of renowned photographer Sinna Nasseri, we get something rarer: the intimate, unguarded moments filled with nervousness and excitement, weaving together ambition, relief and triumph. In his exclusive Instagram post published on November 5 - captioned, "Behind the scenes with Zohran Mamdani on Election Day" - Nasseri offers a compelling and deeply human visual narrative of the mayor-elect's milestone victory.

The photo set opens with an excited-looking Mamdani laughing at the camera in a Prussian blue silk suit and trousers set, accessorised with a matching silk tie. The next image shifts focus t...