Archive · 14 Jan 2026
Anand Mahindra supports 94-year-old Kolkata artisan
Anand Mahindra, a famous industrialist, helped a 94-year-old man named C.H. Chang from Kolkata.
Mr. Chang makes beautiful Santa Claus dolls by hand.
Anand Mahindra thought these dolls were special and suggested that Mr. Chang sign them to make them even more valuable.
A friend's daughter helped Anand Mahindra talk to Mr. Chang.
Anand Mahindra bought four signed dolls to give to his grandchildren.
He also shared Mr. Chang's story on social media, and many people admired his work.
Some people even asked where they could buy these dolls.
Anand Mahindra purchased four signed handmade Santa dolls from 94-year-old Kolkata artisan C.H. Chang.
Mahindra suggested Chang create signed editions to increase their value and sustain his business.
Paroma, daughter of Mahindra's friend Harsh Neotia, facilitated the communication and order.
Mahindra aims to pass the dolls down as heirlooms to his grandchildren.
Social media users expressed admiration for Chang's work and inquired about purchasing his dolls.
- Who
- Anand Mahindra and 94-year-old artisan C.H. Chang
- What
- Anand Mahindra purchased signed handmade Santa dolls from Chang
- When
- During the Christmas season
- Where
- Kolkata, India
- Why
- To support Chang's craftsmanship and sustain his business
- Industrialist
- Anand Mahindra
- Artisan
- C.H. Chang
- Artisan's Age
- 94 years
- Artisan's Location
- Kolkata
- Artisan's Craft
- Handmade Santa Claus dolls
- Items Purchased
- Four signed Santa dolls
- Intermediary
- Paroma, daughter of Harsh Neotia