Krishn Kanhai
| Krishn Kanhai | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 August 1961 Vrindavan, Mathura, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Occupation | Artist- Painter |
| Known for | Contemporary Krishna paintings portrait paintings |
| Children | Radhika, Siddharth ; Arjun |
| Parent(s) | Padmashri Kanhai Chitrakar & Geeta (Mother) |
| Awards | Padma Shri Achiever of the Millennium Award |
Krishn Kanhai, born on 21 August 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, Padmashri Shri 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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