Saturday, 21 July 2018

Unvieling of Portrait of Dr Mulk Raj Anand at PU


Unvieling of  Portrait of Dr Mulk Raj Anand at PU


NT24 News

Chandigarh
Prof B N Goswamy, eminent historian and Emiritus Professor, Deptt of Art, History and Visual Arts, Panjab University and recipient of Padma Bhushan 2008 and PU Gian Rattan Award 2018, unvieled the portrait and write up of Dr Mulk Raj Anand in the foyer of the auditorium , Arts Block I, Panjab University, Chandigarh, here today in the presence of  Prof Arun K Grover, VC,PU. Prof Goswamy said that Dr Anand was truly Rennaisance man whose rare sense of art,literature and politics remains unparallel to this day. He shared  his cherished memories  about Dr Anand. He  informed that Dr Anand promoted art in a big way and even motivated all towards art like he was an agent to do so. He valued Dr Anand in high esteem. He further added that The Fine Arts  Museum here at PU is having one of the most valuable and finest collections of Art pieces which has great contribution of Dr Anand. In the 1960’s he served as Tagore Professor of Literature and Fine Arts ,PU, he added.
    Dr Deepti Gupta, Chairperson Deptt of English presented her gratitude to the guest of honour. Deans,all senior PU offials, faculty, wardens and staff members were present on the occasion.






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