| Born in Shantiniketan in 
                          1940, she received Diploma in Fine Arts & Crafts 
                          in 1960, followed by M.A. in Ancient Indian History 
                          and Culture in 1966 from Visva-Bharti University, Shantiniketan. 
                          She had her first solo show at Habiart Gallery New Delhi 
                          in 1993 and Nazar Gallery in Baroda in, 1998, Apart 
                          from solo exhibitions she has participated in numerous 
                          group shows such as 'Impressions' organised by ICCR 
                          in New Delhi; 'Palash' the exhibition of Kala-Bhavana; 
                          'Gift for India' organised by Sahmat in New Delhi; Mumbai 
                          in 1997 and Rama Krishna Sarada Mission Centenary Exhibition 
                          in Calcutta in 1998. Her paintings are today to be found 
                          in many private collections in India & abroad. |