Born in 1965. Obtained a Masters degree in Fine Arts from Indira Kala Sangeet Visva Vidyalaya, Khairagarh. Has participated in several group exhibitions and held solo exhibitions of his work in Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore. Received the National Award in 2003. His work is represented in the collection of Bharat Bhawan, Bhopal, as well as in public and private collections in India and abroad.