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Dr. Shahed Pasha is a gold medalist in Master of Drawing and Painting and holds a Ph.D. in Visual Art from Gulbarga University. Known for his vibrant and culturally rich artworks, he explores Indian mythology, classical music, dance, and festivals. His work has been showcased in 8 solo exhibitions and 55 group shows globally, with over 46 art camps participated in. Dr. Pasha has earned 58+ awards, including the Karnataka Lalit Kala Academy Award and fellowships from the State Lalit Kala Academy and Maulana Azad National Fellowship. His art blends traditional Indian themes with contemporary expressions.

Qualification

M.A. Fine Art (Drawing & Painting), Sharnbasveshwar College of Fine Art (P.G. Centre), Gulbarga University, 2004
Ph.D. Visual Art, Gulbarga University, Karnataka, 2013

Nationality

Indian artist

Categories

Contemporary, figurative, Religious, Traditional Painting

Themes

Indian mythology, classical music, dance, spiritual symbolism, and vibrant cultural festivals.

Over the years, artist Shahed Pasha has been honored with numerous prestigious awards and accolades at national and international levels, a reflection of his outstanding contributions to the field of visual arts.

  • 2024

    Runner-up, National Traditional Painting Category, GAFX-2024, ABAI, Bengaluru – Cash Award ₹20,000

  • 2023

    “Sahitya Sarathi” Award (Visual Art) by Kalaburagi Samskrutika Pratishthana, Kalaburagi

  • 2022

    Cash Award (1000 Riyal) at the 5th Qatar International Art Festival, MAPS International WLL, Doha, Qatar

  • 2022

    “Zilla Rajyotsava Gourav Puraskar” (Visual Art) by Zilla Kannada Sahitya Parishath, Kalaburagi

  • 2022

    Cash Award ($1000) at the 36th Chelsea International Fine Art Competition, New York, USA – Organized by NYAC and Agora Gallery

  • 2021

    Cash Award (500 Euros) at the 1st International Health & Art Festival, Zanjan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

  • 2019

    1st Prize, International Painting Competition, S.A. World, London

  • 2019

    “Art Legend Award”, 29th Annual International Art Exhibition, Konaseema Chitrakala Parishad, Andhra Pradesh

  • 2019

    Winner, National Art Contest “150 Years of Mahatma Gandhi”, Hotti Foundation, Kalaburagi

  • 2018

    “Art Maestro Award – Special Mention”, 5th International Art Exhibition, Worldwide Art Movement, Kerala

  • 2018

    “Kalanand” All India Art Contest, Gulbarga City Award, Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation, Mumbai

  • 2017

    “Artist of the Year – 2017”, 6th Delhi International Film Festival, The Social Circle, New Delhi

  • 2017

    Silver Medal, All India Painting Competition, Uchaan Art Foundation, Gurugram

  • 2017

    “Asian Art Icon Award – 2017”, New Delhi

  • 2017

    Merit Award, 2nd All India Art Exhibition, Eastern Foundation of Art, Odisha

  • 2017

    South Zone Merit Award, “Kalanand” by Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation

  • 2017

    Participant, 15th All India Art Exhibition, AIFACS, New Delhi

  • 2016

    “GAMMA Young Artist of the Year Award – 2016”, Yonsei University, South Korea

  • 2016

    “Kalanand” Southwest Zone Bronze Award – ₹20,000, Prafulla Dahanukar Art Foundation

  • 2016

    Award, 29th All India Art Exhibition, Lokmanya Tilak Art Foundation, Pune

  • 2015

    M.F. Husain National Award, Indian Royal Academy of Art & Culture, Gulbarga

  • 2015

    Kannu Naik Ankan Award, 123rd All India Art Exhibition, Bombay Art Society, Mumbai

  • 2014

    Award, All India Art Exhibition, Bodhi Educational & Cultural Trust, Bangalore

  • 2013

    Merit Award, Karnataka Art Society, Tumkur

  • 2013

    Awards from Doon Valley Public School, Dr. S. M. Pandit Fine Art College, and ICAC Art Contest

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  • 2012

    Kala Sanskar Award, Bangalore Art Foundation

  • 2010

    76th All India Art Exhibition Award & S.G. Thakur Singh Memorial Award, Indian Academy of Fine Arts, Amritsar

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  • 2008

    Gold Medal – PVNR Memorial Award, 68th All India Art Exhibition, Hyderabad Art Society

  • 2007

    Professional Category Award, 21st All India Art Contest, SCZCC, Nagpur

  • 2007

    Gold Medal, Indian Royal Academy of Art & Culture, Gulbarga

  • 2007

    36th Karnataka Lalitkala Academy Award, Bangalore

  • 2006

    Karnataka Rajyotsava Award, Prasaranga GUG

  • 2004

    Merit Award, 1st All India Art Exhibition, IRAAC, Gulbarga

  • 2004

    First Prize, Pratibha Painting Competition, Gulbarga

  • 2003

    Cash Award, AIFACS, New Delhi & Painting Competition Winner, NSS Regional Office

  • 2003

    Silver Medal, Inter-Collegiate Painting Competition, Hospet

  • 2002

    Gold Medal, Cartoon Making, Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival, Bidar

  • 2000

    Gold Medal, Painting Competition, Inter-Collegiate Youth Festival, Raichur (GUG)