women artist

Bhuri Bai, 52, from the Bhil tribal community of Madhya Pradesh is a Padma Shri awardee whose paintings have been exhibited the world over, including the UK and USA.

Today, at 17, Kerala-based Noor Jaleela is a budding artist who not only paints but also plays the violin, belts out songs melodiously and shares the stage with stalwarts such as KS Chithra and Stephen Devassy.