Patachitra

Arun Patua

Call: 9564619320

Arun Patua is an experienced and acclaimed Patachitra artist from Satfalsa village of Birbhum district. From his childhood days Arun has learnt the art from his father Baku Patua and over the years he excelled in the artform. Arun Patua works mostly on long Patachitra scrolls narrating mythological stories and themes. He has participated in fairs across West Bengal and has exhibited his artworks at Bhopal, Delhi, Tripura and Guwahati.

Uttam Chitrakar

Call: 9734666097

Uttam Chitrakar is a resident of Pingla village in Paschim Medinipur. He is being practicing the art for over 20 years. In early days, Dulual Chitrakar, father of Uttam Chitrakar used to make idols of goddesses and from him Uttam drew the first insight of paininting but the primary driving force for him was the Patas of Anwar Chitrakar. Uttam is mostly interested in painting Bengal Patas and is one of the most skilled artists in the area. He has participated in various fairs around - Kolkata, Delhi, Chennai, and many other parts of India. Apart from fairs, Uttam Chitrakar has contributed his knowledge and skills with some students from an Italian school through online communication.

Suman Chitrakar

Call: 9635965120

Suman 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 Joydeb Chitrakar and Moyna Chitrakar. Suman is mostly interested in painting Santhal Patas. Suman Chitrakar has been a trainer in many workshops. He visited – London and Scotland.

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.

Rupsona Chitrakar

Call: 9832592732

Rupsona Chitrakar, 22 years old, is a patachitra artist of Pingla. Rupsona is an expert in painting on tribal themes. She started painting at the age of six and learnt from her father Bahadur Chitrakar and grandmother Baharjan Chitrakar. She paints on religious themes and works on apparels as well. She has participated in exhibitions and fairs in Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore and Pune.

Sushama Chitrakar

Call: 6294499625

Sushama Chitrakar is a prominent, young Patachitra artist from Pingla block in Paschim Medinipur district. She started learning the art at the age of five from her parents Rani Chitrakar and Shyam Sundar Chitrakar, well-known Patachitra artists. Sushma specialises in painting on social issues, alongside traditional themes. She paints on diverse items as well as traditional Patachitra. Sushama has participated in events across India and also been to Norway and Taiwan.

Putul Chitrakar

Call: 8653979658

Putul Chitrakar is a resident of Pingla village in Paschim Medinipur. He is being practicing the art for over 23 years. She learnt the art of painting from her mother late Karuna Chitrakar. She has presented a Pata on Ramayana in Bhopal. Monimala being one of the most skillful and renowned Patachitra artist has visited many parts of the country. Putul Chitrakar has received award from the district three times.

Fazlu Chitrakar 

Call: 7872466521

Fazlu Chitrakar is a leading Patachitra artist of Chandipur. He started painting Patachitra at the age of 12 while he was in school. Fazlu has participated in fairs Kolkata, Siliguri, Baharampur, Jalpaiguri, Delhi and Udaipur. He is equally adept in singing Pater Gaan. Fazlu paints traditional Pat as well as paints on t-shirts, sarees and churidar. He has won the State Award twice and the District Award three times.

Subho Chitrakar

Call: 9732612975

Subho is a resident of Chandipur village in Purba Medinipur district. This 46 years old is engaged in this craft for the last 30 years. Apart from Patachitra he is applying his artistic skill on t-shirts and sarees. Subho has participated in fairs Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata and Mumbai. He is a State Award recipient. Subho has also won the Lalit Kala Academy Award (Delhi) in 2003.

Banku Chitrakar

Call:  8348597348

Banku Chitrakar is a resident of Chandipur village of Purba Medinipur district and is engaged in this craft for more than 40 years. He paints traditional Pat and on dress materials. Banku has participated in fairs in Kolkata, Siliguri, Durgapur, Asansol, Jalpaiguri, Delhi and Goa. He has won both the District and State Awards.