Ravi Paranjape

“A mediocre scene from everyday life becomes a magical masterpiece in his hands.”

Ravi Paranjape is a Koknastha Chitpavan Brahmin  (caste).

Born in Belgaum, Ravi Paranjape moved to Mumbai initially to study and then to work . In the early 1990’s, he chose to make Pune his home for good.

His contribution to the world of illustrations, architectural renderings and portraiture was appreciated by the CAG HALL OF FAME Award from the Communication Arts Guild in 1995. He also received the Dayavati Modi award in 1996.

Ravi Paranjape’s work has been admired and collected by art lovers around the globe.

Over the last forty years, Ravi Paranjape has built a wide reputation as a master artist.

See his work here - http://www.raviparanjape.com/docs/gallery.htm

Ravi Paranjape Foundation was established in early 1998 with a mission to recognize worthy yet unrecognized veteran artists whose contribution to the art and society has either been overlooked or has remained obscure. The foundation also awards Gunijan Kala Puraskar & The Ravi Paranjape Yuva Kalakaar Puraskaar every alternate year. For more information please visit the website.

He is on our list of Notable Brahmins as a very successful & talented Artist. You have to see his work on to believe it. Its that good!

Birth Score – 4/5
Pride Score – 4/5
An impressive 8/10 Notable Brahmin Score.