Jatin Das

Painter

Indian Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, India

Quick Info

ProfessionPainter
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth02/12/1941
Age84 years
BirthplaceBaripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, India

Latest News about Jatin Das

09/04/2025

Jatin Das was celebrated on World Art Day by Art Family, India, which expressed gratitude for his lifelong contributions to Indian art and culture. The organization highlighted his iconic mural at the Parliament of India and his role in founding the JD Centre of Art in Odisha[3].

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Bio/Wiki

Jatin Das is a prominent Indian contemporary artist celebrated for his paintings, sculptures, and murals. He is counted amongst the leading contemporary artists of India and has held over 68 one-man exhibitions throughout his career.
He has participated in numerous international exhibitions, including the Biennales in Paris (1971), Venice (1978), and Documenta in Kassel (1975).
Born on 2 December 1941 in Baripada, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, he is an Indian painter, sculptor, and muralist widely recognized for his contributions to modern Indian art[1][4][6].

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGrey

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySir J J School of Art, Bombay
Educational QualificationStudied painting at Sir J J School of Art, Bombay from 1957 to 1962

Personal Life

Jatin Das is separated from his wife(s) and maintains a close relationship with his children, including the renowned actress Nandita Das[1].

Relationships & More

Marital StatusSeparated
Family
Wife(s)
  • Varsha Das
  • Bidisha Roy Das
Children
  • Siddhartha Das (a cultural professional) and Rehan Das
  • Nandita Das (Indian actress)
  • Rehan Das

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2015: D.Litt. (Honoris Causa), Indira Kala Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya, Khairagarh
  • 2012: Padma Bhushan
  • 2010: Conferred the D. Litt. (Honoris Causa), Revenshaw University, Odisha
  • 2007: Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity Italian Government, Italian President Award, New Delhi
  • 2007: Bharat Nirman Award
  • 2007: Seminar Management Institution, Bhubaneswar
  • 2007: Conferred the D.Litt. (Honoris Causa), Utkal University of Culture, Bhubaneswar
  • 2006: Utkala Awards by Bengal Governor in Kolkata
  • 2012: Padma Bhushan[1][4]
Artistic MediumsOil, acrylic, watercolor, ink, and Conté
Notable CollectionsExtensive compilation of traditional arts and crafts; collection of more than 6500 hand fans originating from the Indian subcontinent[1][4]
FounderJD Centre of Art; Delhi Poetry Society
Notable Works7 x 68 ft mural at the Parliament of India, titled 'The Journey of India: Mohenjodaro to Mahatma', inaugurated by then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee[1][4]

Social Media

Websitehttps://www.jatindas.com

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Jatin Das is a renowned artist from India who works with painting, sculpture, and murals.
2. He utilizes a variety of mediums such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, ink, and Conté for his artwork.
3. Jatin Das possesses an extensive compilation of traditional arts and more than 6500 hand fans originating from the Indian subcontinent.
4. To advocate for art and its diverse expressions, he founded the JD Centre of Art.
5. He is also a poet and founded the Delhi Poetry Society.
6. He served as an advisor to esteemed art institutions and founded the JD Centre of Art in his home state of Odisha[4].
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