Kesarbai Kerkar - Indian classical vocalist (pen sketch)

My pen sketch of Kesarbai Kerkar.

According to Wikipedia Kesarbai Kerkar (13 July 1892 – 16 September 1977) was an Indian classical   vocalist of the Jaipur-Atrauli gharana. A protege of Ustad Alladiya Khan (1855–1946), the founder of the gharana, from age sixteen, she went on to become one of the most noted khayal singers of the second half of the 20th century.^[2][3][4]

She was awarded the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1953, followed by Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in India, in 1969.

 

Chic Chocklate - trumpet player - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch

Chic Chocolate born Antonio Xavier Vaz, was an Indian trumpeter who led a Jazz band at the Taj Mahal Hotel in Bombay and was one of Bombay's best known jazz musicians. He was also a Hindi film music composer and played trumpet in various soundtracks.

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Pen and pencil ink sketch - Usha Khanna

Pen sketch inspired by the photo said to be  of film composer Usha khanna.

Kannad Kokila Amirbai Karnataki - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch of 

Amirbai Karnataki was a famous actress/singer and playback singer of the early Hindi cinema and was famous as Kannada Kokila. Mahatma Gandhi was an ardent fan of her song Vaishnav Jan To.

Born: 1906, Bilgi, India and died on March 3, 1965

Died: March 3, 1965 

Village girl - charcoal sketch

 

This was drawn with General brand charcoal pencil sketch.

Mobile click hence it may not have captured the nuances of the original.

However, I hope you like it.

Rambhadracharya - Pencil sketch

In 2015, Rambhadracharya was awarded Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honour. Rambhadracharya has been honoured by several leaders and politicians, including A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Somnath Chatterjee, Shilendra Kumar Singh, and Indira Gandhi. Several state governments, including that of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh have conferred honours on him. In 2021, he was also awarded with Kendra Sahitya Academy Fellowship. On 17 February 2024 Rambhadracharya was named a recipient (along with Gulzar) of the 58th Jnanpith Award (for 2023).

Basanti Devi - Indian freedom fighter - charcoal pencil sketch

 

My charcoal pencil sketch of Basanti Devi, an unsung heroine of the Indian freedom struggle.

According to Wikipedia Basanti Devi (23 March 1880 – 7 May 1974) was an Indian independence activist during the British rule in India. She was the wife of activist Chittaranjan Das. After Das' arrest in 1921 and death in 1925, she took an active part in various political and social movements and continued with social work post-independence. She was awarded the Padma Vibhushan in 1973.

Following her husband, Basanti Devi took part in various movements like the Civil disobedience movement and the Khilafat Movement and also participated in the Nagpur session of the Indian National Congress in 1920.

Govind Sadashiv Ghurye - father of Indian Sociology - pencil sketch

Govind Sadashiv Ghurye (12 December 1893 – 28 December 1983) was a pioneering Indian academic who was a professor of sociology. In 1924, he became the second person to head the Department of Sociology at the University of Bombay.^[ And, is widely regarded as the founder of Indian Sociology & Sociology in India.

Santakumari - graphite pencil sketch

 

Today I tried the sad face of Santakumari from one of the Telugu movies. Satisfied with the result.

I used Astle Art Supply brand pencil.

The result would have been better if I had used a scanner instead of a scanner app in the mobile phone,

Asima Chatterjee - Indian Organic Chemist - charcoal pencil sketch

 My charcoal pencil sketch of Asima Chatterjee

Asima Chatterjee (23 September 1917 – 22 November 2006) was an Indian organic chemist  o noted for her work in the fields of organic chemistry organic phytomedicine and .Her most notable work includes research on vinca alkaloids, the development of anti-epileptic drugs, and development of anti-malarial drugs. She also authored a considerable volume of work on medicinal plants  of the Indian subcontinent.  She was the first woman to receive a Doctorat of Science  from an Indian university. 

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Anuradha Paudwal - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch of celebrity singer Anuradha Paudwal.

Anuradha Paudwal (born 27 October 1954) is an Indian playback singer who works predominantly in Hindi cinema. She has been described in media as one of the most prominent Bhajan singer^[6] and also as one of the most successful playback singers of 80s and 90s era of Bollywood.  The recipient of several accolades including a National Film Award, four Filmfare Awards (winning consecutively during 1990–92) and two Odisha State Film Awards, she has been honoured by the Government of India with the Padma Shri, the country's fourth-highest civilian honour for her contribution in the field of arts. Her contribution in Indian devotional music and Bollywood Industry gained her the titles such as "Bhajan Queen", "Melody Queen"

Credit : Wikipedia
 

Mary Kom - Boxing champion - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch

Mangte Chungneijang Mary Kom OLY is an Indian Olympic boxer, politician, and former Member of Rajya Sabha. 

Awards :Padma Vibhushan, Padma Shri, Padmabhushan, Arujuna Award for Boxing, etc.

Source courtesy : Wikipedia

(this sketch is drawn by me on a packing paper)

 

Rajeswari Chatterjee - charcoal pencil sketch

My charcoal pencil sketch 

Rajeshwari Chatterjee was an Indian scientist and an academic. She was the first woman engineer from Karnataka. During her tenure at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, Chatterjee was a professor and later chairperson of the department of Electrical Communication Engineering. 

She was born on January 24, 1922 and died on September 3, 2010.

courtesy : Wikipedia