Childhood
&
Early Life (1967-1995)
Nature | Early Childhood | Horticulture Garden | National Library of Kolkata | Academy of Fine Arts | Art and Literature. Culture.
Exploring multidimensional art forms.
Early life paintings and sketches. Poetry writing and recital. Published Essays. Painting competitions – ‘Sit and Draw.’
Early Life and Childhood | 1967 - 1995
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Early Life and Childhood — Exhibitions
DatePublicationTitleAuthor / Editor
August 27–September 2, 1977Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata | 16th Annual Exhibition – Children’s StudioAnnual Group Show | 4 exhibits Sr No. 128–131 (Age 10 years)
June 19–25, 1987Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata | 22nd Annual Exhibition (Junior Group)Annual Group Show | 4 exhibits Sr No. 28–31 (Age 20 years): Love Sublime, The Citadels, The Tree, Foliage
July 31–August 14, 1987Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata | 23rd Annual Exhibition (Midsummer Exhibition)Annual Group Show | Exhibit No. 105 (Echoes Unheard) Rs 600/-
March 30, 1988St. Xavier’s CollegeWASHBRUSH Inter College Painting Exhibition
August 5–19, 1988Academy of Fine Arts, Kolkata | 24th Annual Exhibition (Midsummer Exhibition)Annual Group Show | Exhibit No. 100 (Prabhat) Rs 550/-
September 24, 1988First Commissioned Artwork (Age 21)For Mr. Ranjit Sen, Rabindra Bharti University | Company logo design | Commissioned Artwork
Early Life and Childhood — Media & Critiques
DatePublicationTitleAuthor / Editor
June 25, 1987The Statesman | Art CritiqueYoung PaintersSamir Dutta, Art Critic
June 2, 1988Sananda | Monthly Magazine on Art & Culture1st prize in Sketching won by Manav Gupta — news snippets announcement
September 13, 1988Academy of Fine Arts, KolkataRathin Maitra letter — Promotion & Selection to next grade
1988ReviewEye Catchers at Xavier’s Show — Manav Gupta, Echoes UnheardSankar Majumdar
April 14, 1991Calcutta ObserverPoems published: Creeper, Reminiscence | Along with article on Bhutan King
Early Life and Childhood — Books & Periodicals
DatePublicationTitleAuthor / Editor
October 2, 1986Navankur ’86 Anthology of poems in Hindi by young talentPublished as an award for Poetry Competition for young poets | Poetry
March 28–30, 1988Anthology of poems in English | International London Book FairPoem selected in Journal for London Book Fair entry from India | Poetry
March 31, 1991Calcutta ObserverPUBLISHED ARTICLE: 1st article published as an artist writing on art | Exhibition Review
Early Life and Childhood — AIR / Television
DatePublicationTitleAuthor / Editor
March 13, 1986All India Radio, Calcutta | FeatureRah Chalte
May 21, 1987All India Radio, Calcutta | Poetry RecitationSwarachit Kavita Path
May 26, 1988All India Radio, Calcutta | Poetry RecitationRachnaen: Recitation Of Poems In Hindi
June 28, 1990All India Radio, Calcutta | Talk In HindiRashtriya Chetana Ka Swar: Ramdhari Singh Dinkar
September 2, 1990All India Radio, Calcutta | Quiz ShowQuiz Time
October 14, 1990All India Radio, Calcutta | InterviewTo Present Happenings
November 22, 1990All India Radio, Calcutta | Talk In HindiAdarsh Ke Pratik Guru Teg Bahadur
December 30, 1990All India Radio, Calcutta | InterviewHappenings: An interview programme covering some events and people
January 25, 1991Door Darshan Kendra Calcutta | Self Composed Poetry RecitalLeherain: Self composed poetry recital — Participant as poet
January 31, 1991All India Radio, Calcutta | InterviewInse Miliye: Interview In Hindi
February 17, 1991All India Radio, Calcutta | Talk ShowFeature: The Joy Of Living In Calcutta
March 17, 1991All India Radio, Calcutta | PlayThe Miracle Merchant
April 26, 1991Door Darshan Kendra Calcutta | Mono ActingLeherain: To participate in mono-acting in own script
August 29, 1991All India Radio, Calcutta | DiscussionJanata Ko Shikshit Banane Me Yuvaon Ki Bhumika
January 4, 2012All India Radio, Calcutta | InterviewManav Gupta Se Bat cheet
Early Life and Childhood — Awards & Certificates
DatePublicationTitleAuthor / Editor
1975National Library, Calcutta | Central Govt. Employees’ Welfare Co-ordination CommitteeSit And Draw Competition 1975
1977National Library, Calcutta | Central Govt. Employees’ Welfare Co-ordination CommitteeSit And Draw Competition 1977 | 2nd Prize
1979National Library, Calcutta | Central Govt. Employees’ Welfare Co-ordination CommitteeSit And Draw Competition 1979 | 1st Prize
October 19, 1979Cultural Dept, USSR Consulate General in Kolkata, Gorky SadanExhibition & Competition: How I see the Future | Cultural Diplomacy
December 12, 1980Julien Day School CalcuttaSpecial Distinction Art 1980 | Class 8
April 14, 1981Shishu Angan, Calcutta | Cultural Institute sponsored by Baitanik | Group BSit And Draw
December 13, 1981Julien Day School CalcuttaSpecial Distinction Art 1981 | Class 9
August 12, 1982British Council, Division of British High Commission, Calcutta | Annual Inter School Drama ContestActing | Certificate of Merit
1982Camel Art Contest 1982 | City Level, East Region, Group DDrawing
August 22, 1983British Council, Division of British High Commission, Calcutta | Annual Inter School Drama ContestActing | Certificate of Merit
August 4, 1984Calcutta Boys’ School | Inter School Meet ’84First Prize Creative Writing
January 5, 1986Presidency College, Calcutta | DrighanchuFirst Prize Collage Making Inter College
January 5, 1986Presidency College, Calcutta | DrighanchuJointly 2nd | Eastern Group Song Event
August 23, 1986Calcutta National Medical College | Agon 86 | All India Inter College Cultural Meet2nd Prize Collage Making | ART: Collage Making
1987Institute Of Hotel Management, Calcutta | Epicurius Festivus ’873rd Prize | ART
1987Institute Of Hotel Management, Calcutta | Epicurius Festivus ’872nd Prize Inter college | Creative Writing
March 30, 1988ST XAVIER’S COLLEGE | WASHBRUSH Inter College Painting Competition & Exhibition1ST PRIZE — Art Competition & Exhibition
March 31, 1988Fine Arts Society, St. Xavier’s College | Wash Brush: Inter College Art Exhibition1ST PRIZE | Sketching
February 19–21, 1988Presidency College, Calcutta | Milieu 882nd Prize Painting
1988Amitie 88, Rani Birla Girls’ College | Cultural FestFirst Prize Sit & Draw Inter College Competition
February 19–21, 1988Presidency College, Calcutta2nd Prize Sketching | Hindi Antakshari
February 19–21, 1989Presidency College, CalcuttaFirst Prize Sketching
1988Presidency College, Calcutta | Intra College Festival ’88First Prize Mono Acting Inter College
1989Amitie 89, Rani Birla Girls’ College | Cultural FestFirst Prize Sit & Draw Inter College Competition
1989Presidency College, Calcutta | Cultural Festival ImpressionInter College Festival
October 12, 1988Rotary Club of Calcutta MidwestAward with certificate of appreciation — Great potential and talent in art, culture and music

















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