Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Ravi Paranjape's Artworks Transferred to Maharashtra Government
The family of the late artist Ravi Paranjape gave his artworks to the Maharashtra government.
This includes 72 paintings and 67 other art pieces.
The government will keep these artworks safe in museums so everyone can see them.
The collection is currently in Satara, but some will move to a new museum in Mumbai.
The government hopes these artworks will inspire students to learn and create their own art.
Family of Ravi Paranjape handed over 139 artworks to the Maharashtra government.
The collection includes 72 original paintings and 67 framed art pieces.
Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar signed the MoU with the family.
Artworks are currently displayed at the Shri Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Museum in Satara.
A portion of the collection will be housed in the upcoming Maharashtra State Museum in Mumbai.
- Who
- Family of Ravi Paranjape, Maharashtra government, Ashish Shelar
- What
- Handover of Ravi Paranjape's artworks to the government.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Pune, Satara Museum, Mumbai (upcoming)
- Why
- To preserve and showcase the artworks for the public.
- Artist
- Ravi Paranjape
- Artworks
- 139 total
- Original Paintings
- 72
- Framed Art Pieces
- 67
- Current Location
- Satara Museum
- Future Location
- Maharashtra State Museum in Mumbai
- Minister
- Ashish Shelar