Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri

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Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri is an Indian bidriware craftsman.[1][2] He is known for keeping the 500-year-old art alive.[3][4] Recently he was awarded Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu.[5][6]

Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadari
Born (1955-06-05) June 5, 1955 (age 69)
NationalityIndian
OccupationCraftsman
Known forBidriware
AwardsPadma Shri (2023)
Rajyotsava Prashasti (2006)
President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Shri to Shri Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri

Early life

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Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadari was born on 5 June 1955 in Bidar, Karnataka.[7] He was trained under his father, Shah Mustafa Quadri.[8]

Awards

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He has received several awards, including the Rajyotsava Prashasti in 2006.[7] In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Shri.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Yamini C S (6 April 2023). "'PM proved me wrong': Karnataka artist Quadri after being awarded Padma Shri". Hindustan Times.
  2. ^ Harshika Yadav (8 April 2023). "Karnataka's Bidri Art: Origins in Persia, Masterpieces Catering to Royalty | All About 500-year-old Craft". News18 India.
  3. ^ PTI (6 April 2023). "'PM proved me wrong', Padma Shri awardee Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadari expresses gratitude". The Times of India.
  4. ^ India Today News Desk (6 April 2023). "Spoke what I had in mind: Padma awardee Quadri on praising PM Modi in video". India Today.
  5. ^ Akhilesh Sharma (6 April 2023). "Padma Awards: Bidri Craft Artist Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri To Prime Minister Narendra Modi- You Proved Me Wrong". NDTV.
  6. ^ Sounak Mukhopadhyay (7 April 2023). "Back 'Was it scripted?' Padma Shri awardee speaks on controversy for thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi". Live Mint.
  7. ^ a b Rehaman Patel (3 January 2017). "An intrinsic crafter of bidriware". Deccan Herald.
  8. ^ Times Now Digital (5 April 2023). "'PM Modi proved me wrong': Karnataka artist Rasheed Ahmed Quadri after winning Padma Shri". Times Now.