Patachitra

Mohiuddin Chitrakar

Call: 8637545596

Mohiuddin Chitrakar is a resident of Pingla village in Paschim Medinipur. He is being practicing the art for over 17 years. He learnt the art of painting from the legendary Patachitra artists Dukhushyam Chitrakar. Mohiuddin is mostly interested in painting home decor.

Chandan Chitrakar

Call: 9933461787

Chandan Chitrakar is a resident of Pingla village in Paschim Medinipur. He is being practicing the art for over 27 years. He learnt the art of painting from the late Karuna Chitrakar. Chandan is mostly interested in painting home décor items. He has visited many parts of the country and also overseas like – Beijing. He has given training to school students of Mumbai. Chandan Chitrakar has been awarded the 1st prize in the district for six times.

Noordin (Khokon) Chitrakar

Call: 9732742028

Noordin (Khokon) Chitrakar is a resident of Chandipur village in Purba Medinipur district. He has been practising this art for the last 27 years. Noordin has learnt Patachitra from his parents, Noor Jahan and Golap Chitrakar. He has participated in fairs in Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Lucknow and in a fair in London in 2015. Noordin has won both the District and State Level award.

Abedh Chitrakar

Call: 9733601383

Previously a Lorry driver, but due to unavoidable circumstances he had to return to his village which led him to this art form. He is a great pat gaan writer and he also writes pater stories.