Kamala Das (Kamala Surayya) - Writer - Pen and ink sketch

My pen and ink sketch of Kamala Das

Kamala Das, popularly known by her one-time pen name Madhavikutty, was an Indian poet in English as well as an author in Malayalam from Kerala, India. (courtesy : Wikipedia)

According to my gathered information   Kamala Das (1934 – 2009) started her career as a poet writing under the name of Madhavi Kutty. The renowned Indian author was bilingual and wrote in her mother tongue, Malayalam, as well as in English. 

Born in Punnayurkulam, India as Kamala Surayya, she was better known in her home state of Kerala for her short stories and her autobiography, and in the rest of the country, for her English poetry.

Her explosive autobiography, My Story, written in Malayalam (her native tongue), gained her both fame and notoriety. Later, it was translated into English.

Dinesh Nandini Dalmia, poet

Here is my pen and ink sketch of Padma Bhushan Dinesh Nandini Dalmia. Its my hobby to draw the portraits of eminent Indian personalities and their contribution in various fields. 

Dinesh Nandini Dalmia (16 February 1928 – 25 October 2007), also written as Dineshnandini Dalmia, was an Indian poet, short story writer and novelist of Hindi literature.

Please click the following link for further details.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinesh_Nandini_Dalmia

Interiasting facts of Dinesh Nandini Dalmia and her letters to none other than Jawaharlal Nehru. Please click the following link

https://theprint.in/theprint-profile/dinesh-nandini-dalmia-nehrus-mysterious-one-a-hindi-writer-and-a-feminist-icon/833418/

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K. Kelappan - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch of K. Kelappan, freedom fighter from Kerala.

Koyapalli Kelappan was an Indian politician, independence activist, educationist and journalist. During the Indian independence movement, he was the lead figure of Indian National Congress in Kerala and was popularly known as Kerala Gandhi. After Indian independence, he held various seats in Gandhian organisations. 

(courtesy Wikipedia)

Chembai Vaidyanath Bhagavatar - charcoal pencil sketch

Here is my charcoal pencil sketch of eminent Carnatic vocalist.

Please click the following youtube link for further details of Vaidyanath Bhagavatar.. Please subscribe to you youtube channel.

Thank you. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba-R9mDnmxM
 

టి. ఎన్. రాజరత్నం పిళ్ళై - నాదస్వర విద్వాంసుడు - pen and ink sketch

Thirumarugal Natesapillai Rajarathinam Pillai or TNR was an Indian Carnatic musician, nadaswaram maestro, vocalist and film actor. He was popularly known as "Nadaswara Chakravarthi"

నా చిత్రకళ హాబీతో ఈ రోజు టి. ఎన్. రాజరత్నం పిళ్ళై చిత్రాన్ని చిత్రీకరించుకున్నానూ. వీరి గురించి క్లుప్తంగాః

తిరుమరుగల్ నటేసపిల్లై రాజరథినం పిళ్లై (27 ఆగష్టు 1898 - 12 డిసెంబర్ 1956) లేదా TNR ఒక భారతీయ కర్ణాటక సంగీత విద్వాంసుడు , నాదస్వర విద్వాంసుడు , గాయకుడు మరియు చలనచిత్ర నటుడు.  అతను "నాదస్వర చక్రవర్తి" (అక్షరాలా, నాదస్వరం చక్రవర్తి)గా ప్రసిద్ధి చెందాడు.

భారతీయ తపాలా శాఖ వీరి గౌరవార్ధం ఓ తపాలా బిళ్ల విడుదల చేసింది.

మరిన్ని వివరాలు వికీపీడియాలో శొధించగలరు.

Ambika Dhurender, charcoal pencil sketch

Ambika Mahadev Dhurandhar, FRSA (4 January 1912 – 3 January 2009) was an Indian artist who was among the first few women to complete the G. D. Art (Painting) course from Sir J. J. School of Art in Mumbai. She was the daughter of the renowned artist M. V. Dhurandhar, who was a former student, teacher and the first Indian director of Sir J. J. School of Art.

She painted under the guidance of her father, cared for his vast collection of artworks and lived under their stylistic influence throughout her life. As a result, the effect of the golden age of Academic art at the Sir J. J. School of Art stayed with her for lifetime.

Guljarilal Nanda - charcoal pencil sketch

Gulzarilal Nanda was an Indian politician and economist who served as the Interim Prime Minister of India twice, following the deaths of Jawaharlal Nehru and Lal Bahadur Shastri. He was a follower of Mahatma Gandhi and a leader of the Indian National Congress. He was known for his integrity, humility, and commitment to the welfare of the people^.

 

He was also a pioneer of labour welfare and social security in India. He worked as a secretary of the Ahmedabad Textile Labour Association for 25 years and advocated for the rights and interests of the workers. He was also a deputy chairman of the Planning Commission and a minister of home affairs and external affairs in various governments^,

 

He was awarded the Bharat Ratna, India’s highest civilian honour, in 1997 for his contributions to the nation. He died in 1998 at the age of 99. He was a true Gandhian who preferred a life away from the spotlight and lived by the principles of simplicity and austerity.

 

(Gulzarilal Nanda had a very humble and simple lifestyle. He lived in a rented house in a colony and did not reveal his identity to the landlord or the neighbors. He only received a monthly pension of Rs 500, which he used to pay the rent and buy his necessities. He did not accept )any government facilities or privileges that he was entitled to as a former Prime Minister.

One day, the landlord threw him out of the house for not paying the rent for a few months. He pleaded with the landlord to give him some more time, but the landlord was rude and insensitive. The neighbors also tried to intervene, but they did not know who he was. A journalist who happened to pass by the scene recognized him and took some photos. He wrote a news article about his pathetic condition and revealed his identity to the public.

The next day, the then Prime Minister and other ministers and officials visited him and offered him government accommodation and other facilities. They also apologized to him for his ordeal. However, Gulzarilal Nanda refused their offer and said that he did not need any such facilities at his old age. He also forgave the landlord and asked him not to feel guilty. He said that he was happy with his simple life and did not want any publicity or recognition. He was a true Gandhian who lived by his principles till the end. 

 

 

 

Sudhatai Varde - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch of Sudhatai Varde

Sudhatai Varde was an extremely lively and cheerful person with a dream of an egalitarian society in her eyes. She was petite, demure in her looks, at the same time, extremely forthright, upfront and dedicated to the cause of women’s liberation. She passed away on 8 April, 2014 at the age of 84. Hers was a life lived for her commitment for progressive and secular values and socialist and humanist ethos.

Dr. Verghese Kurien - charcoal pencil sketch

Today I have drawn the portrait of Dr. Verghese Kurien, the Milk Man of India. Medium : charcoal pencil sketch .

Brief introduction of Dr. Verghese Kurien, courtesy Wikipedia

Verghese Kurien, known as the "Father of the White Revolution" in India, was a social entrepreneur whose "billion-litre idea", Operation Flood, made dairy farming India's largest self-sustaining industry and the largest rural employment sector providing a third of all rural income

Shriram Lagoo - Actor, charcoal pencil sketch

 Hre is my charcoal pencil sketch of eminent Marathi and Hindi actor. 

Dr. Shriram Lagoo was an Indian film and theatre actor, in Hindi and Marathi, in addition to being an ENT Surgeon. He was known for his character roles in films. He acted in over 250 films including Hindi and Marathi films as well as Hindi, Marathi and Gujarati plays, and directed over 20 Marathi plays. 

I am giving below further information gathered from ChatGPT. Simply wondering how chatGPT could know about his special facial features would best suit for my charcoal pencil sketching.

Shriram Lagoo was a renowned Indian actor known for his exceptional performances in Marathi and Hindi cinema. Born on November 16, 1927, he was not only a talented actor but also a notable medical professional, holding a degree in ophthalmology.

Lagoo's career spanned several decades, and he was celebrated for his versatile acting skills. He portrayed a wide range of characters, from intense and dramatic roles to comedic ones. Some of his memorable films include "Pinjara," "Natsamrat," and "Gharonda." He was also a prominent figure in Marathi theater.

His distinctive facial features and expressive expressions could be fascinating subjects for your charcoal pencil sketch. You can capture his talent and legacy by emphasizing his iconic roles in your artwork.

Cornelia Sorabji - Charcoal pencil sketch

Cornelia Sorabji was an Indian lawyer, social reformer and writer. She was the first female graduate from Bombay University, and the first woman to study law at Oxford University

కార్నేలియా సొరాబ్జీ భారతదేశంలో మొదటి మహిళా న్యాయవాది. ఈమె అలహాబాదు హైకోర్టులో న్యాయవాదిగా చేరారు. ఈమె బొంబాయి విశ్వవిద్యాలయం నుండి మొదటి మహిళా పట్టభద్రురాలు. 1889 లో ఈమె ఆక్స్‌ఫర్డు విశ్వవిద్యాలయం నుండి న్యాయశాస్త్రం అభ్యసించిన ప్రథమురాలు., ఈమె బ్రిటిష్ విశ్వవిద్యాలయాలలో చదివిన మొదటి మహిళగా కూడా చరిత్ర సృష్టించింది.

(courtesy : Wikipedia)

I have drawn this with charcoal pencil with slight touches with pen here and there to make the outlines prominent.
 

Justice Anna Chandy - charcoal pencil sketch

Here is my charcoal pencil sketch of Justice Anna Chandi. A brief description is given below.

Justice Anna Chandy (1905–1996), also known as Anna Chandi, was the first female judge (1937) and then High Court judge (1959) in India. She was, in fact, one of the first female judges in the British Empire next to Emily Murphy.

(source courtesy : Wikipedia)

K V PUTTAPPA - charcoal pencil sketch

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According to the information gathered by me  Kuppali Venkatappa Puttappa (29 December 1904 – 11 November 1994), popularly known by his pen name  Kuvempu. 

was an Indian poet, playwright, novelist and critic. He is widely regarded as the greatest Kannada poet of the 20th century.  He was the first Kannada writer to receive the Jnanpith Award.

A commemorative postage stamp was also issued by Government of India in recognition to his contribution to the literary world.

for detailed information please click the following link :

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuvempu#Awards_and_honours
 

Swarup Rani Nehru - charcoal pencil sketch

 

Charcoal pencil sketch

Swarup Rani Nehru (Thussu, 1868 – 10 January 1938) was an Indian independence activist. She was the wife of barrister and Indian National Congress leader Motilal Nehru and the mother of India's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

She played a prominent role in India's freedom movement in the 1920s–30s as an advocate of civil disobedience against the British Raj and its salt laws, and encouraged women to make salt.

For more details please click the following link

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swarup_Rani_Nehru

Kalpana Dutta - Freedom fighter - charcoal pencil sketch

Here is a brief description of Kalpana Dutta, Indian freedom fighter.

Kalpana Dutta was one of the members of Master Da Surya Sen's revolutionary group (an influential Indian revolutionary), who carried forward the work of Pritilata Waddedar. She was a member of Chattri Sangha (a semi-revolutionary organization for women, Kolkata). She was part of the armoury loot, and the first attempt at torching Pahartoli Club (which led to the death of Pritilata). During the second attempt, made by herself and Master Da, the British were better prepared. Kalpana Dutta escaped at that point in time, but Master Da was finally captured in the year 1933. Later, after three months, even she was arrested and sentenced to life for taking part in the Chittagong Armoury Loot. She was released six years later.

Kalpana Dutta was a learned student of science. She was inspired by the martyrdom of Khudiram Bose. The cause of patriotism made inroads in her life while she was in Chittagong. This was further encouraged while she was pursuing her studies in the Bethune College, Kolkata. She breathed her last in the year 1995.

Ahilya Bai Holkar - charcoal pencil sketch

Ahilya Bai Holkar (31 May 1725 – 13 August 1795) (My charcoal pencil sketch)

A brief description of the great lady (courtesy Wikipedia)

Ahilya Bai Holkar was the hereditary noble queen of the Maratha Empire, in early-modern India. She established Maheshwar as the seat of Holkar Dynasty. After the demise of her husband Khande Rao Holkar and father-in-law Malhar Rao Holkar, Ahilya Bai herself undertook the affairs of Holkar dynasty..

The Indian postal department released a postage stamp in recognition of the Indian wome power.

Surya Sen, Indian Freedom Fighter - charcoal pencil sketch

Hi,  Here is my charcoal pencil sketch of Surya Sen.  Surya Sen also called Surya Kumar Sen, was an Indian revolutionary who was influential in the Indian independence movement against British rule in India and is best known for leading the 1930 Chittagong armoury raid. Sen was a school teacher by profession and was popularly known as Master dha.

According to my gathered information Surya Sen was born on 22nd March 1894 and died on 12th January 1934

 

అనీ బిసెంట్ - బ్రిటిష్ సామ్యవాది, బ్రహ్మ జ్ఞానవాది, మహిళాహక్కుల ఉద్యమవాది

అనీ బిసెంట్, బ్రిటిష్ సామ్యవాది, బ్రహ్మ జ్ఞానవాది, మహిళాహక్కుల ఉద్యమవాది, రచయిత. ఆమె వాక్పటిమ కలిగిన స్త్రీ. అనీ వుడ్ బిసెంట్ ఐరిష్ జాతి మహిళ. లండను లోని క్లఫామ్ లో, 1847 అక్టోబరు 1 న జన్మించింది. 1933 సెప్టెంబరు 20 న తమిళనాడు లోని అడయారులో మరణించింది. ఈమె దివ్యజ్ఞాన తత్వజ్ఞి, మహిళల హక్కుల ఉద్యమకారిణి, రచయిత, వక్త..

(Charcoal pencil sketch drawn by me)

Annie Besant was a British socialist, theosophist, freemason, women's rights and Home Rule activist, educationist, and campaigner for Indian nationalism. She was an ardent supporter of both Irish and Indian self-rule. For fifteen years, Besant was a public proponent in England of atheism and scientific materialism

(courtesy : Wikipedia)

Durgawati Devi - Indian freedom fighter - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch of the forgotten freedom fighter.

Durgawati Devi or Durga Bhabhi, also known as the 'The Agni of India', is remembered to this day as a threat to the British police. She had tremendous influence on revolutionaries such as Bhagat Singh, Ashafaqullah and Chandra Shekhar Azad. She also wielded a strong influence on the members of the Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA). She was a Bengali, married at the age of 11 years to Professor BhagwatiCharan Vohra (a member of HSRA, who had planned to bomb the jail in order to free Bhagat Singh but sadly died while testing the bomb on the banks of Ravi near Lahore).

Durgawati Devi was an active member of the Naujawan Bharat Sabha, and she assisted in the escape of Bhagat Singh from Lahoreafter the Saunders killing (1928).Herself and Bhagat Singh duped as a couple and escaped to Calcutta, with Rajguru as their servant. Durga met several revolutionaries along with Bhagat Singh, and learned bomb-making. She openly opposed the sentence awarded to Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru. She even sold her ornaments worth Rs. 3,000 in order to rescue Bhagat Singh and his comrades.As a revenge for their hanging,Durga decided to kill Lord Hailey (ex-Governor of Punjab), who was also a staunch enemy of the revolutionaries. Although the Governor escaped, his aides were injured. She was arrested and awarded imprisonment for three years.

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Pritilata Waddedar - charcoal pencil sketch

 Pritilata Waddedar was an Indian revolutionary nationalist from the Indian subcontinent who was influential in the Indian independence movement. After completing her education in Chittagong and Dhaka, she attended Bethune College in Kolkata. She graduated in philosophy with distinction and became a school teacher.

Rajkumari Gupta - Freedom fighter - charcoal pencil sketch

 

Rajkumari Gupta was a freedom fighter known for her Role in Kakori conspiracy. Rajkumari Gupta served jail terms in 1930, '32 and '42 for Kakori Conspiracy.

Tara Rani Srivastava - Indian Freedom Fighter - charcoal pencil sketch

TARA RANI SRIVASTAVA
Indian Freedom Fighter

Tara Rani Srivastava was an Indian freedom fighter, and part of Mahatma Gandhi's Quit India Movement. She and her husband, Phulendu Babu, lived in the Saran district of Bihar. In 1942, she and her husband were leading a march in Siwan towards the police station when he was shot by police

 

Kittur Rani Chennamma - charcoal pencil sketch

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Kittur Chennamma was the Indian Queen of Kittur, a former princely state in present-day Karnataka. She led an armed resistance against the British East India Company in 1824, in defiance of the Paramountcy, in an attempt to retain control over her dominion

కిత్తూరు చెన్నమ్మ బ్రిటిషు ఈస్ట్ ఇండియా కంపెనీ పాలనాకాలంలో, కన్నడ దేశానికి చెందిన కిత్తూరు అనే చిన్నరాజ్యానికి రాణి. మధ్యప్రదేశ్ లోని ఝాన్సికి చెందిన లక్ష్మీబాయి కన్న 56 సంవత్సరముల ముందే పుట్టి, తన రాజ్య స్వాతంత్ర్యానికై బ్రిటిషు కంపెనీతో పోరాటం చేసిన మొదటి భారతీయ వీరవనిత. 

Courtesy : Wikipedia.

 

Bhalji Phendarkar - charcoal pencil sketch

 Bhalji Phendarkar - Indian film legend - My charcoal pencil sketch

I feel comfortable using charcoal pencil rather than charcoal sticks. 

Here is a brief description of the legendary film personality.  Please click the following link.

Thank you.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhalji_Pendharkar

Begum Hazarat Mahal - Freedom fighter - charcoal pencil sketch

Begum Hazrat Mahal was one of the few women who challenged the British during the revolt of 1857. Her maiden name was Muhammadi Khanum. She was born at Faizabad, Awadh. Later in life, she performed a mut’ah marriage with Nawab Wajid Ali Shah.

Matangini Hazra - Freedom fighter - charcoal pencil sketch

Charcoal pencil sketch drawn by me.

Matangini Hazra was an Indian revolutionary who participated in the Indian independence movement until she was shot dead by the British Indian police in front of the Tamluk Police Station on 29 September 1942. She was affectionately known as Gandhi buri, Bengali for old lady Gandhi.

Descriptionమాతంగిని హజ్రా - ఒక భారత స్వాతంత్ర్య ఉద్యమ విప్లవ వనిత. ఆమె భారత స్వాతంత్ర్యోద్యమంలో చేసిన ఒక ఉద్యమంలో తమ్లుక్ పోలీసు స్టేషన్ పరిధిలో కాల్చి చంపి వేయబడింది. తూటాలు శరీరాన్ని ఛిద్రం చేస్తున్నా చేతిలో జెండా దించకుండా వందేమాతరం అంటూ నేలకొరిగిన అమరనారి.

Charcoal pencil sketch - Indan rural life

Here is my rapid charcoal pencil sketch drawn from a reference photo.
 

Adurti Subbarao - charcoal pencil sketch

 Adurti Subbarao -  soft  charcoal pencil sketch

Adurthi Subba Rao was an Indian film director, cinematographer, screenwriter, editor and producer known for his works predominantly in Telugu cinema. Rao is widely regarded as the intellectual fountain head of Indian drama films. He has garnered seven National Film Awards. 

Vedantam Raghavayya - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch of Vedantam Raghavayya, 

A brief description of this legendarypersonality:

Vedantam Raghavayya was an Indian film director, dance choreographer, Kuchipudi exponent, actor, producer, and musician known for his works in Telugu cinema, Telugu theatre, and Tamil cinema.
 

D. Madhusudan Rao, Eminent film maker of Telugu cinema,

D, Madhusudan Rao, charcoal pencil sketch

D. Madhusudan Rao was an eminent film maker of Telugu cinema who produced noteworthy films.

Dukkipati Madhusudhana Rao was an Indian film producer and screenwriter, known for his works in Telugu cinema. He owned the film production houses named Annapurna Pictures Limited based in Chennai. As a producer, he garnered four National Film Awards and three Nandi Awards. 

Gudavalli Ramabrahmam - charcoal pencil sketch

గూడవల్లి రామబ్రహ్మం (జూన్ 24, 1902 - అక్టోబర్ 1, 1946) ప్రఖ్యాత సినిమా దర్శకుడు, సంపాదకుడు. సినిమాకు పరమార్థం వినోదం మాత్రమే కాదు, అంతకు మించిన సామాజిక ప్రయోజనముందని మాలపిల్ల, రైతుబిడ్డ చిత్రాల ద్వారా చాటిన దార్శనికుడు. హేతువాది .

Gudavalli Ramabrahmam was an Indian film director, screenwriter, and producer who worked in Telugu cinema. He is known for directing critically acclaimed social problem films like Mala Pilla and Raithu Bidda. 

My charcoal pencil sketch.
 

Dilip Kumar - legendary actor

 Dilip Kumar, legedary actor - pencil sketche

Here is a brief news about the veteran actor Dilip Kumar. courtesy E Times. Please click the following link and read. Thanks.

shttps://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Dilip-Kumar

laughing pleasure - pencil drawing - Indian lady

laughing pleasure - pencil drawing

Impressed with a photo today  I tried with the above picture of an Indian lady. I used  ordinary graphite and 6B pencil.

Open-mouthed laughter is appreciated most, isn't it?

Jamini Roy, Painter/Artist, pen and ink sketch

 Jamini Roy, Painter/artist, My pen and ink sketch.

I used an ordinary and inexpensive refill pen. I tried  cross hatching technic for this portrait. 

Its my ambition to draw the portraits of various eminent Indian personalities.

Thanks.

Amrita Pritam - charcoal pencil sketch

 Amrita Pritam - charcoal pencil sketch

A prominent figure in Punjabi literature, she is the recipient of the 1956 Sahitya Akademi Award. Her body of work comprised over 100 books of poetry, fiction, ..

She received the Padma Shri (1969) and Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian award, and Sahitya Akademi Fellowship, India's highest literary award, also in 2004.

Bomman and Bellie - Oscar awarded documetary 'Elephant Whisperers' couple - pencil drawing

Bomman and Bellie - pencil sketch

Bomman and Bellie, the tribal couple who are the heroes behind Oscar-winning documentary ‘The Elephant Whisperers’ are in awe as Prime Minister Narendra Modi met them at Mudumalai Tiger Reserve on April 09. Bomman and Bellie shared their happiness and excitement with ANI after meeting the Prime Minister. “It is a great pleasure for us to meet him. He asked about our issues. I talked to him for all the tribals here. He agreed to address our issues,” said Bellie.
 

 

Charlie Chaplin - charcoal pencil sketch

Tribute to worldwide icon  'Charlie Chaplin' on his birth anniversary (charcoal pencil work)

Sir Charles Spencer Chaplin KBE was an English comic actor, filmmaker, and composer who rose to fame in the era of silent film. He became a worldwide icon through his screen persona, the Tramp, and is considered one of the film industry's most important figures

Janaki Ammal - Botanist - charcoal pencil sketch

 "Padmasri" Janaki Ammal (4th Nov. 1897 - 7th Feb. 1984)

 India's first female Botanist.

 (charcoal pencil sketch)

Dr. Janaki Ammal was India's first female botanist and was the first Indian woman to receive a doctorate degree in botany in the U.S.

(source : courtesy Wikipedia)