Quick Info
| Profession | Sculptor |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/02/1925 |
| Age | 100 years (died on 18, Dec, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Gondur Village, Dhule, Bombay Presidency, British India |
| Date of Death | 18/12/2025 |
Latest News about Ram V Sutar
Renowned Indian sculptor Ram Vanji Sutar, best known for designing the Statue of Unity, passed away at his residence in Noida at the age of 100. His death was attributed to age-related ailments and marks the end of a significant era in Indian monumental art. Tributes poured in from across the country, including from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who acknowledged his immense contributions to India's artistic heritage.
Ram Sutar was chosen for the Maharashtra Bhushan award, the highest civilian award of the state government. Maharashtra's Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced this in the legislative assembly, recognizing Sutar's significant contributions to art and sculpture, including iconic works like the Statue of Unity.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Ram Vanji Sutar |
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| Famous For | Sculpting the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, India |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | A primary school at his village in Gondur |
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| College/University | Sir J.J. School of Art, Mumbai, India |
| Educational Qualification | A Degree in Sculpture |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Vishwakarma |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 1952 |
Family
| Spouse | Pramila Sutar | ||||
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| Children |
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| Father | Vanji Hansraj (Carpenter) | ||||
| Mother | Sitabai |
Career
| Debut | 1954 (As a Sculptor) |
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Favourites
| Favourite Leader | Mahatma Gandhi |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ram V. Sutar's father was a carpenter, influencing him to pursue a career in carpentry. | |
| 2. Shriram Krishna Joshi, his mentor, introduced him to drawing and painting. | |
| 3. After graduating from Sir J.J. School of Art, Sutar received a Gold Medal for modeling. | |
| 4. From 1954 to 1958, Sutar worked on renovating statues at Ajanta and Ellora. | |
| 5. In 1958, Sutar joined the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as a technical Assistant (Model) in Delhi. | |
| 6. The Chambal Monument at Gandhi Sagar Dam was one of Sutar's first major works, impressing Jawaharlal Nehru. | |
| 7. Ram V. Sutar sculpted the Chambal Mother statue. | |
| 8. Sutar is widely known for his sculptures of Mahatma Gandhi, which have been shared with various countries. | |
| 9. During his childhood, Sutar once encountered Mahatma Gandhi. | |
| 10. Sutar is the artist behind the statues of Mahatma Gandhi in Meditation pose at Parliament House and in Gandhinagar. | |
| 11. Ram V. Sutar designed the Statue of Unity in Gujarat, the world's tallest statue, unveiled in 2018 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. | |
| 12. The Statue of Unity honors Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, stands at 182 meters, and is made of bronze. | |
| 13. Ram V. Sutar was the sculptor of the Statue of Unity. | |
| 14. He designed over 50 large-scale public works projects over a career spanning seven decades. | |
| 15. Sutar was also the designer of the 33 m-tall Kempe Gowda statue at the Bengaluru International Airport. |