My Life Journey
A timeline of my personal and professional milestones.
1993
Birth
Born in the rural village of Kelepara, located in the Hooghly district of West Bengal, India. Her early experiences deeply shaped her artistic perspective.
2009
Spark of Artistic Interest
Began her artistic journey, fueled by a love for drawing and a deep desire to create, despite art not being a subject in her school.
2015
First Attempt at Art College
Applied to the Government College of Art & Craft in Kolkata but was not accepted on her first try, leading to a period of intense self-study and practice.
2016
Graduated: BFA in Painting
Completed Bachelor of Fine Arts from Govt. College of Art & Craft, Kolkata, laying the foundation for her artistic practice.
2018
Completed: MFA in Painting
Earned a Master of Fine Arts from the Faculty of Fine Arts, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, further developing my skills and artistic vision.
2019
Next Step Artist Residency
Participated in the Next Step Artist Residency program at 1Shanthi Road, Bangalore, gaining valuable experience and exposure.
2022
Film Screened at Berlin Biennale
My film "Dream Your Museum" was screened at the 12th Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art, marking a significant milestone in my career.
2023
Recipient of Inlaks Fine Arts Award
Received the Inlaks Fine Arts Award, an important recognition of my work and potential.
2024
Won the 7th Jameel Prize
Awarded the prestigious Jameel Prize for my film "Dream Your Museum", an international award for contemporary art inspired by Islamic tradition.
2025
Jan Van Eyck Artist Residency
Awarded a residency at the Jan van Eyck Academie, providing an opportunity for further artistic exploration and development.