Born in 1935. Studied at the College of Art, Delhi from 1953 to 1958. Has shown widely in India and abroad in solo shows and group exhibitions. Awarded the National Award in 1970 by the Lalit Kala Akademi. Was Professor at Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi, where he taught at the Department of Fine Arts and Art Education from 1963 to 1992. His work is represented in several major public and private collections.