Anukul Munshi

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Anukul Charan Munshi
অনুকূল চরণ মুন্সী
Mother-of-Pearl
art

Anukul Charan Munshi or Anukul Chandra Munshi (

mother-of-pearl artifacts. Besides, he was also an avid musician and animal lover.[3][4]

Mother-of-Pearl carving by Munshi based on Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru

Indian Mother-of-pearl art

Munshi introduced the

Pratip Munshi.[3][2]

Notable works

Some of Munshi's notable artworks are:

Radha-Krishna
(Mother-of-Pearl art) by Munshi
  • Maharaja of Jodhpur[2]
Maharaja of Jodhpur (Mother-of-Pearl art) by Munshi
  • Maharaja of Darbhanga[5]

Patronage

In 1924, while participating in the

dancer Amala Shankar's father Akhoy Kumar Nandy took all the responsibilities to arrange Munshi's entire journey to London.[3]

Later, after

Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, noted Indian politician, barrister and academician, helped him financially to overcome such extraordinary crisis.[3]

International honours

Munshi won the gold medal in 1924 for his uniquely implemented

Italian government during his time invited him to live in Rome along with his family, but he rejected the invitation.[3]

Legacy

After 48 years of Munshi's demise in 1964, in 2012 renowned writer and researcher Santanu Ghosh authored the book Binodane Paikpara Belgachia (in

Bengali: মুন্সিয়ানায় চল্লিশ পুরুষ) authored by the same author has mentioned his life and achievements multiple times.[3] A research-based documentary film titled Shilpe Munshider Munshiana (Excellence of Munshis in Arts) has shown a detailed sketch of Munshi's life which was directed by Partho Mukherjee based on the research by Munshi's grandson Amitava Munshi.[5]

Death

Munshi died in 1964 at his residence in Paikpara, Kolkata.[3][2]

References

  1. ^ "Anukul Charan Munshi". Calcutta, India: Arthive. February 5, 2005. Retrieved Sep 22, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g "Santanu Ghosh: Binodane Paikpara Belgachia">শান্তনু ঘোষ। "বিনোদনে পাইকপাড়া বেলগাছিয়া (in Bengali)" publisher: দে'স পাবলিশিং
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h Santanu Ghosh: Munshianay Chollis Purush">শান্তনু ঘোষ। "মুন্সিয়ানায় চল্লিশ পুরুষ" (in Bengali) Publisher: Dey's Publishing
  4. ^ "Anukul Charan Munshi, the Maverick of Indian Mother-of-Pearl Artistry". Calcutta, India: Webbio. February 5, 2005. Retrieved Sep 22, 2022.
  5. ^ a b "Partho Mukherjee: Shilpe Munshider Munshiana (in Bengali)">Parho Mukherjee. "Shilpe Munshider Munshiana"