Bijayananda Biswaal
Born (1964-05-16) 16 May 1964
Pallahara, Angul, Odisha
OccupationPainter
Websitehttps://www.biswaal.in/

Bijayananda Biswaal better known as Bijay Biswaal is an Indian painter and artist. He worked as a Chief Ticket Inspector at Indian Railways at Nagpur.[1] He voluntarily retired from Indian Railways to continue painting.[2]

Early life

Bijay was born at Pallahara in the Angul district of the Indian state of Odisha.[2]

Work

Bijay Biswaal's work is based mainly on Indian railways and themed mainly on the rural life of India.[3] His other works consist of detailed and exquisite pen art which remains surreal for the eyes of the viewers.

Awards

Biswaal was felicitated by the Government of Odisha for his painting works. He also got a special mention in the show Mann Ki Baat by Narendra Modi for his paintings.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Bijay Biswal, a ticket examiner-cum-artist". The Indian Express. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  2. 1 2 "Celebrity artist Biswaal takes VRS from rlys, to take art to grassroots - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "Are You Sure ? on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 27 April 2022.
  4. ↑ "Track and Field". The Indian Express. 6 September 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2017.
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