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Born in 1962 in West Bengal, Kalam Patua learnt to draw and paint in the ancient patachitra scroll style at the age of ten under the watchful guidance of his uncle, late Baidyanath Patua.

Artists who make the patachitra scrolls are known as Patuas and hence his name – Kalam Patua.

From patachitra to Kalighat painting was an easy transition for the adept artist who has carried forward his passion for creative work, balancing it with his job as a postmaster in the local office.


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Who is the artist?

Born in 1962 in West Bengal, Kalam Patua learnt to draw and paint in the ancient patachitra scroll style at the age of ten under the watchful guidance of his uncle, late Baidyanath Patua.

Artists who make the patachitra scrolls are known as Patuas and hence his name – Kalam Patua.

From patachitra to Kalighat painting was an easy transition for the adept artist who has carried forward his passion for creative work, balancing it with his job as a postmaster in the local office.

When was Kalam Patua born?

The year of birth of the artist is: 1962