Patachitra

Jamir Chitrakar

Call: 8389961198

He is an experienced artist who is linked to the art form for many years. He also earns money by performing pater gaan in daily basis by going around different neighbouring villages.

Sahajahan Chitrakar

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Sahajahan Chitrakar is a resident of Pingla village in Paschim Medinipur. He is being practicing the art for over 20 years. In early days, Ranjit Chitrakar, father of Uttam Chitrakar was the primary driving force for him. Sahajahan is mostly interested in painting Bengal Patas and is one of the most skilled artists in the area. In 2017, he painted a Pat with a length of 70 feet depicting the Ramayan mythology. Sahajahan and his brother Seramuddiin Chitrakar are the only Patachitra artists who paints large size Pats in the area. He has visited in various places like – Delhi, Hyderabad, Orissa, Chennai and all parts of Bengal. Sahajan Chitrakar has also received a district award.

Jaba Chitrakar

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Jaba Chitrakar is a renowned Patua of Naya in Pingla, Pachim Medinipur district. She is adored for her soulful rendition of ‘Pater Gaan’. She started learning the art of Patachitra during her childhood from legendary Patua Dukhushyam Chitrakar. Jaba has participated in exhibitions and events across India. She has visited France twice where she has also participated in a workshop. Her two daughters Sonia Chitrakar and Mousumi Chitrakar have also established themselves as accomplished artists and bearing the tradition with high enthusiasm.

Manoranjan Chitrakar

Call: 9732731776

Manoranjan aka Manu Chitrakar, 44, has been painting since the age of 15. He loves to depict social issues in his works. Manu has travelled all across India and to Sweden and Paris as well.