Quick Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Manjit Bawa |
| Born | 1941 |
| Place of Birth | Dhuri, Punjab, India |
| Died | 29 December 2008 (aged 67) |
| Place of Death | Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known For | Painting |
| Education | College of Art, New Delhi (1958-1963) |
| Influential Teachers | Somnath Hore, Rakesh Mehra, Dhanaraj Bhagat, B.C. Sanyal, Abani Sen |
| Artistic Style | Use of vibrant colors like pinks, reds, and violet, inspired by Indian mythology and Sufi poetry, often depicting nature, animals, and Indian gods |
| Notable Works | Paintings of Ranjha, Lord Krishna with a flute, Indian gods Kali and Shiva |
| Career Highlights | Worked as a silkscreen printer in Britain (1964-1971) |
| Personal Interests | Traveling, nature, spirituality, Sufi philosophy, flute playing |
| Personal Life | Married to Sharda Bawa, with two children: Ravi Bawa and Bhavana Bawa |
| Death | Suffered a stroke and was in a coma for three years before passing away |
| Awards and Honors | – 2002: National Award for Best Documentary for ‘Meeting Manjit’ – 1986: 1st Bharat Bhawan Biennale, Bhopal – 1981: All India Exhibition of Prints and Drawings, Chandigarh – 1980: National Award, Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi – 1963: Sailoz Prize, New Delhi |
| Influences | Indian mythology, Sufi poetry, nature, simplicity of rural life, Michelangelo’s sketches |
| Controversies | Accused of forgery by his assistant |
| Legacy | Known for vibrant, colorful depictions of Indian themes, combining tradition with modernity, and spiritual exploration |
