Quick Info
| Profession | Sculptor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/02/1925 |
| Age | 100 years (died on 18, Dec, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Gondur Village, Dhule, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 18/12/2025 |
Latest News about Ram V Sutar
18/12/2025
Ram V. Sutar died in Noida at the age of 100. Reports described his death as due to age-related ailments, and tributes highlighted his role in shaping India’s monumental sculpture legacy, including the Statue of Unity.
20/03/2025
Maharashtra announced Ram Sutar as the recipient of the Maharashtra Bhushan award. The announcement recognized his long career in sculpture and his creation of major national landmarks, including the Statue of Unity.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ram Vanji Sutar |
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| Famous For | Sculpting the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | A primary school at his village in Gondur |
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| College/University | Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, India |
| Educational Qualification | A Degree in Sculpture |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Vishwakarma |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1952 |
Family
| Spouse | Pramila Sutar |
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| Children | Anil Sutar (Sculptor) |
| Father | Vanji Hansraj (Carpenter) |
| Mother | Sitabai |
Career
| Debut | 1954 (As a Sculptor) |
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| Awards/Honours |
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Favourites
| Favourite Leader | Mahatma Gandhi |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/officialramsutar/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ram V. Sutar's father was a carpenter, influencing him to pursue a career in carpentry. | |
| 2. Shriram Krishna Joshi, his mentor, introduced him to drawing and painting. | |
| 3. After graduating from Sir J.J. School of Art, Sutar received a Gold Medal for modeling. | |
| 4. From 1954 to 1958, Sutar worked on renovating statues at Ajanta and Ellora. | |
| 5. In 1958, Sutar joined the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as a technical Assistant (Model) in Delhi. | |
| 6. The Chambal Monument at Gandhi Sagar Dam was one of Sutar's first major works, impressing Jawaharlal Nehru. | |
| 7. Ram V. Sutar sculpted the Chambal Mother statue. | |
| 8. Sutar is widely known for his sculptures of Mahatma Gandhi, which have been shared with various countries. | |
| 9. During his childhood, Sutar once encountered Mahatma Gandhi. | |
| 10. Sutar is the artist behind the statues of Mahatma Gandhi in Meditation pose at Parliament House and in Gandhinagar. | |
| 11. Ram V. Sutar designed the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, the world's tallest statue, unveiled in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | |
| 12. The Statue of Unity honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, stands at 182 meters, and is made of bronze. | |
| 13. Ram V. Sutar was the sculptor of the Statue of Unity. | |
| 14. He designed over 50 large-scale public works projects over a career spanning seven decades. | |
| 15. Sutar was also the designer of the 33 m-tall Kempe Gowda statue at the Bengaluru International Airport. |