Quick Info
| Profession | Visual Artist |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 18/08/1972 |
| Age | 53 years |
| Birthplace | Partapur, Rajasthan |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara, Gujarat |
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Personal Life
| Marital Status | Divorced |
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| Hometown | Partapur, Rajasthan |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Address | New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi 110025 |
Relationships & More
| Marriage Date | Year 1998 |
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| Wife/Spouse | Hema Upadhyay |
Family
| Father | Vidhyasagar Upadhyay |
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| Spouse | Hema Upadhyay |
Career
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| Controversies | Convicted for the murder of his ex-wife Hema and her lawyer Haresh Bhambhani, leading to life imprisonment in October 2023. |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/chintanupadhyayunlimited |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Chintan was influenced by miniature paintings growing up in Rajasthan and was introduced to abstract expressionism by his father. | |
| 2. He moved to Vadodara to pursue a more promising career in art, distancing himself from the Jaipur School of Art. | |
| 3. His creative process includes leaving paintings unfinished, believing this invites viewers to imagine the possibilities. | |
| 4. Chintan ventured into sculpture, notably creating a series centered around baby heads and his well-known Pet Shop project. | |
| 5. He blended social commentary into his art, addressing issues such as female foeticide through impactful performances. |