Sharbat Gula
Sharbat Gula is an Afghan woman who gained international fame as the subject of Steve McCurry's iconic 'Afghan Girl' photograph, which appeared on the cover of National Geographic in 1985. Over the years, she has expressed regret about the image, describing it as culturally insensitive and reflecting the struggles faced by Afghan refugees.
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Sharbat Gula is known for being the subject of Steve McCurry's famous photograph published in National Geographic.
Steve Mccurry, curioso con pasaporte al mundo
Mexico· 2025-09-21
Sharbat Gula is known for being the subject of Steve McCurry's famous photograph published on the cover of National Geographic.
Why veteran photographer Steve McCurry still believes in the power of the image; Afghan girl; Leica Gallery
Australia· 2025-08-02
Sharbat Gula is known for being the subject of one of McCurry's most famous photographs, which became an icon of her people's plight.
Steve McCurry, un gran fotógrafo al que le cabrean algunas preguntas: “Has intentado hacer que yo diga alguna tontería” | Cultura
Spain· 2025-08-02
Sharbat Gula later expressed regret that her iconic image was taken, calling it culturally insensitive.
The photographs of children that captured the world’s conscienceAustralia· 2025-07-28
