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Achyut Palav | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Education | Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art |
| Awards | Padma Shri |
Achyut Ramchandra Palav (born 1960) is an Indian calligrapher and educator known for his contributions to the art of Indian scripts.[1][2]
Life
[edit]He graduated from the Sir J.J. Institute of Applied Art in Mumbai in 1982. Palav studied under R.K. Joshi,[3] a prominent typographer and calligrapher.[1]
He received a research scholarship in 1984 to examine the Modi script, a historical Indian script.[1] Palav's calligraphy is characterized by its expressive style and use of unconventional tools, including toothbrushes and spatulas.[4]
Awards
[edit]He received Padma Shri Award, in 2025, India's fourth highest civilian honor, for his contributions to the art of calligraphy.[5][6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 M, Athira (2019-12-13). "Achyut Palav believes in pushing boundaries as a calligrapher". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-05-04.
- ↑ Tripathi, Radhavallabh (2012). Inventory of Sanskrit Scholars. Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan. ISBN 978-93-86111-85-2.
- ↑ "From Lalbaug To The Padma Shri: Achyut Palav On His Lifelong Journey With Letters And The Art Of Calligraphy". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-05-06.
- ↑ "'Even ordinary words can look expressive with calligraphy'". The Times of India. 2014-03-01. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ "Navi Mumbai: NMMC Honours Padma Shri Awardee Achyut Palav For His Contributions To Calligraphy". Free Press Journal. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ "Padma Awards 2025: Celebrating unsung heroes". Financialexpress. 2025-01-26. Retrieved 2025-05-05.