Lesson 3/43 min
S. M. Sultan (1923-1994)
Profile
- Born 10 August 1923 in Narail; died 10 October 1994.
- His family nickname was Lal Mia.
- In Narail he built the children's centres ‘Shishu Swarga’ and ‘Charupith’.
- His subject is rural Bengal and hard-working people: farmers, fishermen, cultivation.
- His birth centenary was in 2023.
Notable works
| Work | Note |
|---|---|
| The First Plantation | His most famous painting |
| Char Dakhal | Oil on board |
| Hatyajagya | A well-known work |
| Others | Dhan Marai, Dhan Bhana, Krishi Kaj, Mach Dhora, Shapla Tola |
Did you know?: Sultan received the Ekushey Padak (1982) and the Independence Award (1993).
Check yourself
Whose nickname was ‘Lal Mia’?
At a glance
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S. M. Sultan was born on 10 August 1923 in Narail.
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His nickname was Lal Mia.
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His famous painting is ‘The First Plantation’.
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‘Char Dakhal’ is his oil-on-board painting.