Basant Vikas Sahu

Basant Vikas Sahu
Born1969 (age 56–57)
Dhamtari, Chhattisgarh, India
OccupationPainter

Basant Vikas Sahu is an Indian painter from Dhamtari. His works are known for depicting the folk culture, nature and social themes of Chhattisgarh.[1] He has received recognition for his work in the field of art.[2]

Career

Sahu is from Kurud area of Dhamtari district. He continued his painting work after developing a physical disability and uses adapted techniques for creating artworks. His paintings include themes related to Chhattisgarh's traditions and social subjects.[3]

He received the Helen Keller Award for his contributions to art. In 2025, he received the National Award for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities from the President of India for his work in art and disability empowerment.[4][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Chief Minister Office, Chhattisgarh – Chief Minister Congratulates Artist Basant Sahu for Receiving Helen Keller Award".
  2. ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (2025-11-13). "Painting Life With Courage, How A Paralysed Chhattisgarh Artist Made Colours His Purpose Of Life". ETV Bharat News. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
  3. ↑ "The Times of India – Painting through adversity: Dhamtari artist Basant Sahu honoured with national award".
  4. ↑ "Indian Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Facebook post – Basant Vikas Sahu".
  5. ↑ "Dhamtari Viral News: 95 प्रतिशत शरीर नहीं करता काम फिर भी गजब की चित्रकारी, बिना हाथ के केनवास पर रंगीन जान डाल रहे बसंत साहू". Nai Dunia (in Hindi). 2023-03-11. Retrieved 2026-06-25.
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