Miramar Beach in Goa witness the stunning sand artistry of Sudarsan Pattnaik
Tribute to Legends of Indian cinema and music: Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Tapan Sinha, Mohammed Rafi, and Raj Kapoor
Goa, with its beautiful beaches, should start Sand Art Training Institute: Pattnaik
Renowned sand artist and Padma Shri recipient, Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik sculptured a stunning sand art installation at Miramar Beach yesterday, as part of the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) celebrations. Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant inaugurated the sand sculpture dedicated to four legendary figures of Indian cinema and music: Akkineni Nageswara Rao, Tapan Sinha, Mohammed Rafi, and Raj Kapoor.
Dr. Pramod Sawant, extended his gratitude to NFDC and Shri Sudarsan Pattnaik for honouring the four legends of Indian cinema in such a creative and artistic manner. “This is one of the largest sand sculptures created on Miramar Beach, and it stands as a beautiful testament to the legacy of these great individuals. I congratulate Shri Pattnaik and the entire team for their remarkable efforts,” Dr. Sawant remarked, adding that the sculpture is now open for the public to view and appreciate.
The installation, set against the beautiful backdrop of Miramar Beach, pays tribute to the immortal contributions of four cinema legends. Each of these icons shaped the Indian film and music industries, and this sand sculpture serves as a heartfelt homage to their timeless influence.