Ram V Sutar Age, Wiki and Bio

Ram V Sutar

Quick Info

ProfessionSculptor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth19/02/1925
Age99 years
BirthplaceGondur Village, Dhule, Bombay Presidency, British India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameRam Vanji Sutar
Famous ForSculpting the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolA primary school at his village in Gondur
College/UniversitySir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, India
Educational QualificationA Degree in Sculpture

Personal Life

HometownDhule, Maharashtra, India
ReligionHinduism
CasteVishwakarma

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date1952

Family

SpousePramila
Children
SonAnil Sutar (Sculptor)
DaughterNone
FatherVanji Hansraj (Carpenter)
MotherSitabai

Career

Debut1954 (As a Sculptor)
Awards/Honours
  • Padma Shri (1999)
  • Padma Bhushan (2016)

Favourites

Favourite LeaderMahatma Gandhi

Some Lesser Known Facts

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.