Mohanlal Chaturbhuj Kumhar
Indian artist and Founder of Molela Art
Padma Shri Mohanlal Chaturbhuj Kumhar (born 4 February 1939) is an Indian artist. He won the Shilp Guru award in 2003 for his skills in terracotta sculpture. Born in 1939, he is resident of Nathdwara. Kumhar was also awarded the Kalamani for his works in terracotta in 23rd Surajkund Crafts Mela. He has participated in promoting this traditional art in various countries like Spain, USA and Australia.[1] The Government of India awarded him the civilian honour of Padma Shri in 2012.[2]
Awards
- 1988 Master Craftsman National Award[citation needed]
- 1984 State Award[citation needed]
- 2003 Shilp Guru Award[citation needed]
- 2001 Maharana Shajansingh Award[citation needed]
- 1997 Raj Ratan Award[citation needed]
- 1991 Kala Shree Award[citation needed]
- 2003 Shilp guru award[citation needed]
- 2012 PADMA SHRI Award
References
- ^ http://news4u.co.in/?tag=surajkund-crafts-mela [dead link]
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2015.
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