Born in Srinagar. Known as Santosh in Indian art circles. Died in New Delhi 10 March 1997.Won artist of the year award in New Delhi in 1984. Since 1953, Santosh held over 30 one man shows. In 1973, he received the Lalit Kala Akademi award and in 1977, the Padma Shree.
1947-53 Self-Taught Craftsman, Painter, Weaver.