Ram V. Sutar's father was a carpenter, influencing him to pursue a career in carpentry. |
Shriram Krishna Joshi, his mentor, introduced him to drawing and painting. |
After graduating from Sir J.J. School of Art, Sutar received a Gold Medal for modeling. |
From 1954 to 1958, Sutar worked on renovating statues at Ajanta and Ellora. |
In 1958, Sutar joined the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as a technical Assistant (Model) in Delhi. |
The Chambal Monument at Gandhi Sagar Dam was one of Sutar's first major works, impressing Jawaharlal Nehru. |
Ram V. Sutar sculpted the Chambal Mother statue. |
Sutar is widely known for his sculptures of Mahatma Gandhi, which have been shared with various countries. |
During his childhood, Sutar once encountered Mahatma Gandhi. |
Sutar is the artist behind the statues of Mahatma Gandhi in Meditation pose at Parliament House and in Gandhinagar. |
Ram V. Sutar designed the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, the world's tallest statue, unveiled in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. |
The Statue of Unity honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, stands at 182 meters, and is made of bronze. |
Ram V. Sutar was the sculptor of the Statue of Unity. |