The illustrious Kanhai family celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Govind Kanhai at Vrindavan, Mathura in an elaborate party that was attended by celebrities and VIP guest, veteran BJP leader Sri L.K. Advani.
— The illustrious Kanhai family celebrated the 25th wedding anniversary of Govind Kanhai at Vrindavan, Mathura in an elaborate party that was attended by celebrities and VIP guest, veteran BJP leader Sri L.K. Advani.The event was marked by special performances by TV celebrity Sangeeta Ghosh of ‘Des mein nikla hoga chand’ fame and south Indian actress Priyadarshini. Rucha Gujarati, well known for her performances in ‘Kkusum’ and ‘Bhabhi’ flew down especially from Mumbai to be a part of the celebration.
Sangeeta Ghosh and her troupe of dancers enthralled guests with special dance performances from popular films such as’ ‘Chori Chori’, ‘Muqaddar Ka Sikander’, ‘Pakeezah’, ‘Mughal-e- azam’, ‘Devdas’ covering the romantic era of Bollywood from the 1950′s to the present. There was a lavish spread of delicacies from all over the world including traditional favourite dishes from Mathura that was relished by more than 250 guests.
The event not only marked the 25th wedding anniversary of artist Govind Kanhai but was also a reminder of the contribution that the Kanhai family has made in reviving the charm of the withered tradition of gold paintings.
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- The Kanhai family and the Bacchan family are the only two families in India where both father and son have won the Padmashree.
- Kanhai Chitrakar, synonymous for his resplendent art was awarded the PADMASHRI in 2000 by the PRESIDENT OF INDIA. The award recognized his efforts of reviving the charm of the withered tradition of gold paintings.
- Krishn Kanhai, retracing the footsteps of his father, too was honoured with the PADMASHRI in 2004 by the PRESIDENT OF INDIA for his artistic achievement. Continuing the legacy of winning appreciation, Krishn and Govind Kanhai, together, received the coveted “ACHIEVER OF THE MILLENNIUM AWARD” in the year 1999. Govind Kanhai brought even further accolades when he was bestowed with the U.P RATNA AWARD in 2006.
- Illustrious for his realistic and thought evoking Krishna paintings, Kanhai Chitrakar commenced his career with Guru Duttin Mumbai as an Art Director. Nurtured by the great master, Nanlal Jani, who adorned the court of Maharaja Chakradhar Singh of Raigarh, Kanhai captured the divine essence of Krishna in his art of expression.
- Ushering in a new era of gold paintings, he developed Kanhai Art – a form of lustrous, iconic, 3 dimensional paintings. Using cerebral methods, he brought about the renaissance of an artistic tradition that was on the verge of extinction. He enhanced its visual beauty with intricate artwork and meticulous craftsmanship while using gold foils with sparkling semi-precious stones.
- In the year 1977, Krishna Kanhai presented art embellished with aesthetic appeal, spiritual richness and exemplary beauty. He brought in a new dimension to the art arena by creating paintings which recited visually mesmerising stories. Groomed under the expert guidance of his father and Guru, Kanhai Chitrakar, he earned international recognition and the epithet of the artist with the Midas touch.
- Govind Kanhai - A post graduate degree holder in philosophy from Agra University, Govind Kanhai has created novel techniques in art. He diversified the use of oil paints, pure gold leaf and sparkling gems, thereby creating new designs. With 26 years of experience, this versatile artist has excelled in Figure Work, Bhava Darshan and Embossing Skills
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