Janarthanan Kesavan (born 19 September 1991) (also known as Jana) is an Indian Mouth painter based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.[1][2] He won the National Bal Shree Honour.[3]
Janarthanan Kesavan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 September 1991 Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Occupation | Mouth painter |
| Awards | Best Creative Child Bal Shree |
Early life edit
K. Janarthanan was born in Chennai on 19 September 1991. He lost his hand in an electric accident when he was eight years old. He learned how to write and paint using his mouth.[4]
Awards and recognition edit
- 2004: "Bal Shree" award received from the Indian President, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
References edit
- ^ "THE MUSH REGISTER". The Hindu. 15 July 2006. Retrieved 24 January 2019.
- ^ "Janarthanan KESAVAN - Mouth Painting Artists". IMFPA. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
- ^ "Physically impaired Jana will receive his second national award for creative art". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 April 2016.[dead link]
- ^ "In the world of colours". The Hindu. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
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