Born in Ponani, Kerala and one of the first set of artists to move into Cholamandal.Recipient of the State Award of Lalit Kala Academy, Chennai.Represented India as Commissioner for the International Festival of Painting, Cagnes Sur-Mer, France. Famous for his work ‘Indiase Moderne Kunst’, Kasteel, Arcen, Nethrland. Sponsored by Gate Foundation, Amsterdam.