Krishn Kanhai
| Krishn Kanhai | |
|---|---|
| Born |
21 August 1961 Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Artist- Painter |
| Known for |
Contemporary Lord Krishna paintings Traditional Radha Krishna Portrait Paintings |
| Spouse(s) | Mrs. Kusum |
| Children | Radhika, Siddharth ; Arjun |
| Parent(s) | Padmashri Kanhai Chitrakar & Geeta (Mother) |
| Awards |
Padma Shri |
Krishn Kanhai, born on Aug 21th 1961, is an Indian artist and painter, specialist in portrait , realistic, contemporary paintings and on lord Radha-Krishna theme paintings.
Kanhai Art and master of traditional method of painting using gold leaves and gem stones.[1][2] He was born in Vrindavan, in Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Learning the art from his father, Kanhai Chitrakar,[3]
Krishn carry on the tradition from Kanhai Art Works, their base at Vrindavan.[1][4] He is a recipient of the Achiever of the Millennium in 1999.[5]
The Government of India honoured him in 2004, with the award of PADMA SHRI. Also he was honoured with RASHTRIYA KALIDAS AWARD for 2009-10 and Govt of U.P. also honoured him YASH BHARTI in 2015.[2][6]
Recently in August 2016, Krishn Kanhai made 40 Portrait Paintings for U.P. Vidhan Sabha,20 Portrait All Ex Chief Minister's n 18 Vidhan Sabha Spekar's n one Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi Ji.[7]
See also
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References
- 1 2 "IBN Live". IBN Live. 2014. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- 1 2 "Hare Krsna". Hare Krsna. 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Hinduism Today". Hinduism Today. 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ "DNA India". DNA India. 26 October 2007. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ "India PR Wire". India PR Wire. 2015. Retrieved March 11, 2015.
- ↑ "Padma Shri" (PDF). Padma Shri. 2015. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 15, 2014. Retrieved November 11, 2014.
- ↑ "Kanhai Chitrakar CM portraits grace Legislative Assembly gallery - Vrindavan Today". Vrindavan Today. 2016-08-31. Retrieved 2017-03-06.