Sketch by Moiz Mamoowala, Pencil.

Photo at Raja Ravi Verma Art Gallery, Pune. (Right Shri Milind Mulick and Shri Charahaus Panditji).

An artist who has shaped and trained many artists and built the careers of thousands, he has completed over 10,000 workshops. He has a series of books on watercolour and a passion for painting at least one painting daily. It was a delight to interact with Shri Milind Mullick; he has been a great inspiration to me and has shared many life-changing insights and advice.

A few questions to Shri Milind Mullick.

Q1) Please could you share any 3 of the most special moments in your life that can help us be inspired by your experience?

Q2) How is your art show experience today as compared to your days during college and as an emerging artist?

Q3) What advice do you have for the new-age artist and students to make their mark in the art industry?

Q4) What joy does it bring to your professional and personal life by making art a profession first and then a passion?

Q5) AI seems to bring a lot of worry among artists. What do you feel can be the next big revolution for artists to tackle AI?

Q6) How has the art market made progress globally, and how do you think that Indian artists should reach out to the global market?

“Devika is the student head or ‘Gundi’ —spearheading an elite team of ten students who have achieved remarkable excellence in watercolour and fine arts. Her exceptional skills shine through her abstract work, inviting us to look deeper and engage with her vision. Beyond her art, she has meticulously scheduled a lineup of programs tailored for students, aspiring artists, and music lovers alike.”

Milind Mullick, a name in synonymous with water colour and art, with 10,000 workshops and many accolades in his cap, has made extensive efforts to reach out to art students to gather and celebrate this evening at Raja Ravi Verma.

The only ship that never sinks is the friendship between Charahuas Pandit ji and Milind Mullick, from yeh dosti ham nahi todenge to the toss of the coin to the yarri hain imaan meri yaar meri zindagi, let’s jam on the guitar along with the students and team.

The group art show at Raja Ravi Verma Art Gallery, the first of its kind student teacher in collaboration.

Rajika Mittra is the curator and driving force behind the Asian Art House, which specializes in bringing exceptional contemporary art from across India and Southeast Asia to curated luxury spaces.

For an event like this Art Brunch, her curation is what bridges the gap between the culinary experience and the gallery-level showcases, specifically selecting the Indi-Vietnamese art and Manoj Das’s Banaras paintings to transform Coriander Kitchen into a living gallery.

Coriander Kitchen

• Culinary Showcase: The buffet features a dedicated “Pahadi ki Rasoi” section, serving authentic, rustic flavors and traditional dishes from the Indian Himalayan foothills.
• Ambiance: The restaurant’s expansive architecture, marked by a 40-foot high ceiling and large windows, complements the exhibition of fine art.

Featured Art Exhibitions

The dining area transforms into a gallery space showcasing distinct cultural and artistic themes.

• Indi-Vietnamese Art: A unique display blending Indian sensibilities with Vietnamese artistic traditions, highlighting shared Eastern aesthetics, forms, and textures.
• Manoj Das’s Banaras Paintings: A collection by artist Manoj Das, capturing the mystical essence, ghats, and spiritual energy of Banaras through a distinct modern perspective and rich visual depth.

And I sketched while I was waiting at the Conrad.

Live sketch as Urban Sketchers Sunday meet of Flutist Neeraj Kulkarni.

Sketching in the patio of Coriander Kitchen.