History Paintings & Portraits of Indian Leaders

Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma, Sanjay Bhattacharya, Oil on Canvas

Location: Banquet Hall

Born on 19th August 1918 in Bhopal, Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma received many degrees and honours from Universities of Allahabad, Lucknow and Cambridge. Starting his practice as a Lawyer in 1940, he actively participated in the Quit India movement. He was the President of the Indian National Congress from 1972-1974. He was the Governor of three states, Chief Minister of Bhopal from 1952-1956, became the eighth Vice-President of India and President of India from 1992-1997. He died of a massive heart attack on 26 December 1999. 

Against a backdrop of a wooden wall and potted plants in lower ground, Dr. Sharma adorns a black bandhgala. A white churidar accentuates his medium build and slender legs. A conical Gandhi topi sits on his head while almond shaped eyes with white eyebrows affirm their gaze towards the onlooker. His right hand rests on a pile of books placed on a red velvet draped table. A red upholstered chair in golden frame occupies left side of Dr. Sharma while a golden wall clock is seen in the background. 

Sanjay Bhattacharya was born in Kolkata in 1958 and trained at the Government College of Arts and Crafts, Kolkata. After graduating, he worked briefly in an advertising agency as an illustrator.