In a heartfelt tribute to Late Mrs. Kamala Laxman on her 100th birth anniversary, Anand Chordia, Director, Technology & Innovations, Suhana, and Founder of The Eco Factory Foundation (TEFF), officially launched the R.K. Laxman website ( www.rklaxman.com) and unveiled a Children’s Art Book of Sketches by the legendary cartoonist R.K. Laxman, along with Usha Laxman (daughter of R.K. Laxman), Gauri Chordia, and Adya Chordia at the R.K. Laxman Museum, Balewadi, Pune.
The newly redesigned website provides an immersive glimpse into the life and works of R.K. Laxman, capturing the inspirations and influences that shaped him into one of India’s most iconic artists.
The Children’s Art Book, released alongside, features a collection of R.K. Laxman’s original sketches created for the children’s books authored by his wife, Kamala Laxman. Known for her engaging storytelling, Kamala wrote many beloved works for children, including the much-celebrated Tenali Raman series, which later gained national fame through its televised adaptation on Doordarshan in the early 1980s.
The event also welcomed school children from Elpro International School, who were given a chance to engage with the sketches, discover the stories behind them, and draw inspiration from the creative legacy of R.K. and Kamala Laxman.
During the event, Usha Laxman shared one of her father’s timeless reflections on nurturing creativity: “Children should develop their skills in art, the urge for drawing and sketching is inborn in everyone and all that one needs to become an artist is to develop a faculty of observation.”
Speaking on the occasion, Anand Chordia said: “R.K. Laxman’s art is not just about humor, it is about the power of observation and the courage to tell stories that matter. By relaunching this website and unveiling the Children’s Art Book, we hope to inspire the younger generation to observe, imagine, and create fearlessly, just as R.K. Laxman did.”
The occasion brought together admirers of R.K. Laxman’s work, literature enthusiasts, and community members, celebrating not only the artistic genius of the legendary cartoonist but also the literary legacy of Kamala Laxman.
For more information and to explore R.K. Laxman’s journey, visit www.rklaxman.com.
