10 months ago
Bapu's Art Exhibition Inspires Aspiring Cartoonists
Imagine a super talented artist named Bapu who was really good at many things, like drawing cartoons, making movies, and painting.
He had a special exhibition to celebrate him.
People who went there said Bapu's cartoons were so simple and made them feel like they could draw too!
One artist named Subbani said Bapu inspired him so much that he became a cartoonist because of him.
Bapu also made movies and showed the beautiful Telugu culture.
He was so amazing that he even received a big award called the Padma Shri.
The exhibition honored his amazing art and helped others want to become artists too.
A two-day exhibition at Stanley Girls’ College celebrated the art and legacy of Bapu.
Cartoonist Subbani shared that Bapu was his inspiration to become a cartoonist.
P.S. Kameshwar Rao noted Bapu's work was simple and relatable, inspiring many.
Bapu was a versatile artist, known for cartoons, films, writing, painting, and more.
He received numerous accolades, including the Padma Shri in 2013, for his contributions to art and cinema.
- Who
- Bapu (Sattiraju Lakshminarayana), a renowned cartoonist, filmmaker, and artist, and various speakers including cartoonist Subbani and P.S. Kameshwar Rao.
- What
- A two-day exhibition commemorating the life and work of Bapu, highlighting his influence as a cartoonist and multi-faceted artist.
- Where
- Stanley Girls’ College, Hyderabad.
- When
- The exhibition was inaugurated on Saturday.
- Why
- To celebrate Bapu's legacy and inspire aspiring artists, particularly in cartooning, by showcasing his pioneering and relatable work.
Key facts
- Exhibition Name
- Bapu Commemorative Exhibition
- Location
- Stanley Girls’ College, Hyderabad
- Inauguration Date
- Saturday
- Bapu's Full Name
- Sattiraju Lakshminarayana
- Awards
- Padma Shri (2013), Two National Awards, Seven Nandi Awards, Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
- Notable Films Directed
- Muthyala Muggu, Mister Pellam, Woh Saat Din, Prem Pratigyaa
Quotes
Mamidi Harikrishna
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“path-breaker and path-finder”
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“He portrayed Telugu lifestyle, family values, and culture beautifully”
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Subbani
Deccan Chronicle’s award-winning cartoonist
“Bapu has been my biggest inspiration. It was because of him that I became a cartoonist. During my final year of college, I won a prize from him in a contest. Coming from a small village, receiving that award in Hyderabad made me take cartooning seriously.”
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P.S. Kameshwar Rao
assistant registrar of the High Court
“Bapu’s work was simple and relatable. People felt his art was achievable, and that’s what inspired many of us to follow in his footsteps.”
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