18 Facts About Sawlaram Haldankar

Sawlaram Lakshman Haldankar aka S L Haldankar was a well-known Indian painter.

Sawlaram Haldankar showed early talent in the arts and this was noticed by the headmaster of his school in Sawantwadi.

Sawlaram Haldankar duly enrolled and studied under the tutelage of famous artists Mahadev Vishwanath Dhurandhar and Cecil Leonard Burns.

Sawlaram Haldankar soon distinguished himself by winning several prizes at a young age and exhibiting his work at several exhibitions.

Sawlaram Haldankar was accomplished in both watercolors and oils, with a special mastery over portraits.

Sawlaram Haldankar's works have been exhibited in Mumbai, Madras, Simla and the Royal Society of British Artists, London.

Sawlaram Haldankar was awarded two commendation certificates by the Royal Society of British Artists.

Sawlaram Haldankar was awarded the Governor's Prize by the British Government of Bombay Presidency in the years 1910,1927 and 1932.

Sawlaram Haldankar was felicitated by the President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad.

Sawlaram Haldankar was felicitated as a fellow of the Lalit Kala Akademi, New Delhi.

Sawlaram Haldankar, grew to be a renowned painter, and he specialized in watercolors.

The third son, Babanrao Sawlaram Haldankar, is a noted classical singer.

Sawlaram Haldankar had two daughters that are known today through the beautiful paintings he created.

Gita Sawlaram Haldankar later known as Gita Uplekar was one of the three daughters.

Sawlaram Haldankar was twelve when during Diwali when she was asked by "Bhau" his father to pose for the well known painting today known as Lady with Lamp under his Glow of Hope series.

Sawlaram Haldankar lived till she was 102 in Kolhapur in 2018.

Sawlaram Haldankar was originally known as Lilavati Haldankar and later as Lilavati Uplekar.

Sawlaram Haldankar made another painting with his second daughter Lilavati known as the Divine Flame under the same concept of Glow of Hope.