Shekhar Gurera
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Chander Shekhar Gurera (born 1965) is an Indian editorial cartoonist,[1] illustrator, and graphic designer, well known for his commentary on India's political and social trends. He was described by the Statesman newspaper as "arguably India’s most-published cartoonist".[2]
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[edit] Biography
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Gurera was born in Moga, Punjab, graduated with a degree in Science from a school in Patiala in 1986, and got his degree in Applied Arts from a school in Delhi in 1990. He started his cartoon career in 1984, creating editorial cartoons in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and other languages.
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- Coordinated "Kargil Kartoons", the solidarity gesture for army jawans and the chain exhibition at New Delhi, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Patna and Indore.
- Compiled a selection of cartoons "Kargil Kartoons" (dedicated to the Indian Defense forces): 1999
- Booklet on the history of Indian Railways: 2000
- Calendar for National Productivity Council: 2005
- Since 2000, has been hosting the humor based top-rated (of its category) non-commercialised website
[edit] Awards
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- Best cartoon Award : 1990 (awarded by Giani Zail Singh, President of India)
- Best cartoon Award : 1992 (awarded by P V Narasimha Rao, PM of India at Babu Jagjeevan Ram Memorial All India Art Exhibition)
- Represented India in 3rd Asian Cartoon Exhibition and conference organised by Japan Foundation Asia Centre at Tokyo: 1997.
Data from own website (www.shekhargurera.com):[3]
[edit] References
- ^ "List of Accreditated Journalist, 2010 (no300 in List by Name)". Media Accreditation Index. Press Information Bureau, Government of India. 1 April 2010. http://pib.nic.in/prs/prs2010/ListByName.htm. Retrieved {{subst:DATE}}.
- ^ "Toon talk". the Statesman. 6 February 2003. http://www.thestatesman.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43425:%20Toon%20talk&catid=89:campus&from_page=search.
- ^ http://www.shekhargurera.com/
[edit] External links
- Official website
- The Tribune: Jan21,2002 ... Tickling caricatures by cartoonists
- The Statesman: Apr15,2006 ... Oodles of doodles / Mathures Paul[dead link]
- The Tribune: Jun27,2003 ... Cartoonists: they say it all / Sanjay Austa
- Deccan Herald: Feb 12,2004 ... More than jest lines / DH Education[dead link]
- Sahmat: Jan 10,2003 ... Drawing the Battle Lines
