Shekhar Gurera

Chander Shekhar Gurera (born 1965) is a famous Indian editorial cartoonist, illustrator, and graphic designer. He is well known for his commentary on India's political and social trends.

Biography

Gurera was born in Moga, Punjab, graduated with a degree in Science from a school in Patiala in 1986, and got his degree in Applied Arts from a school in Delhi in 1990. He started his cartoon career in 1984, creating editorial cartoons in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and other languages.

Awards

* Best cartoon Award : 1990 (awarded by Giani Zail Singh, President of India)
* Best cartoon Award : 1992 (awarded by P V Narasimha Rao, PM of India at Babu Jagjeevan Ram Memorial All India Art Exhibition)
* Represented India in "3rd Asian Cartoon Exhibition" and conference organised by Japan Foundation Asia Centre at Tokyo: 1997.
* Coordinated "Kargil Kartoons", the solidarity gesture for army jawans and the chain exhibition at New Delhi, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Patna and Indore.
* Compiled a selection of cartoons "Kargil Kartoons" (dedicated to the Indian Defense forces): 1999
* Booklet on the history of Indian Railways: 2000
* Calendar for National Productivity Council: 2005
* Since 2000, has been hosting the humor based top-rated (of its category) non-commercialised website

External links

* [http://www.shekhargurera.com/ Official site]

External links from media

* [http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?clid=26&id=141157&usrsess=1 The Statesman: Apr15,2006 ... Oodles of doodles / Mathures Paul]
* [http://www.thestatesman.net/page.arcview.php?clid=16&id=36868&usrsess=1 The Statesman: Feb06,2003 ... Toon Talk / Career & Campus]
* [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2002/20020121/login/dot.htm The Tribune: Jan21,2002 ... Tickling caricatures by cartoonists]
* [http://www.tribuneindia.com/2003/20030627/career.htm#1 The Tribune: Jun27,2003 ... Cartoonists: they say it all / Sanjay Austa]
* [http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/feb122004/edu3.asp Deccan Herald: Feb 12,2004 ... More than jest lines / DH Education]
* [http://pd.cpim.org/2003/0112/01122003_safdar2.htm Sahmat: Jan 10,2003 ... Drawing the Battle Lines]