📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Madhurendra Kr
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Sand Artist Madhurendra Kumar Carves Nana Patekar’s Portrait on 3‑cm Peepal Leaf in Bihar
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 08 Oct 2026, 04:46 PM
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International sand artist Madhurendra Kumar paid tribute to veteran actor Nana Patekar by intricately carving his likeness on a three‑centimetre peepal leaf, a work that took around three hours.
Bihar-based international sand artist Madhurendra Kumar created a unique homage to Bollywood veteran Nana Patekar by carving the actor’s face onto a tiny peepal leaf. The tribute was unveiled in a small gathering of art enthusiasts and media representatives in the state.
The leaf, measuring just three centimetres in length, was painstakingly etched with fine tools to capture Patekar’s distinctive features. Kumar spent roughly three hours on the delicate work, ensuring each line and shading reflected the actor’s iconic expressions.
Madhurendra, known primarily for large‑scale sand sculptures, chose the leaf as an unconventional canvas to demonstrate the versatility of his craft. He said the project was a personal salute to Patekar’s contribution to Indian cinema and his enduring popularity.
The miniature portrait quickly garnered attention on social platforms, with viewers praising the artist’s precision and the novelty of using a natural leaf for portraiture. Industry peers have lauded the piece as a fresh blend of traditional art and contemporary fandom.
The artwork underscores a growing trend among Indian artists to experiment with micro‑mediums, expanding the boundaries of visual tribute in the digital age.
The leaf, measuring just three centimetres in length, was painstakingly etched with fine tools to capture Patekar’s distinctive features. Kumar spent roughly three hours on the delicate work, ensuring each line and shading reflected the actor’s iconic expressions.
Madhurendra, known primarily for large‑scale sand sculptures, chose the leaf as an unconventional canvas to demonstrate the versatility of his craft. He said the project was a personal salute to Patekar’s contribution to Indian cinema and his enduring popularity.
The miniature portrait quickly garnered attention on social platforms, with viewers praising the artist’s precision and the novelty of using a natural leaf for portraiture. Industry peers have lauded the piece as a fresh blend of traditional art and contemporary fandom.
The artwork underscores a growing trend among Indian artists to experiment with micro‑mediums, expanding the boundaries of visual tribute in the digital age.