ISLAMABAD, Sep 21 (APP): Birth anniversary of renowned painter artist and intellectual Abdur Rahman Chughtai was observed on Tuesday.
He was born on September 21, 1894 and died January 17, 1975 in Lahore.
Abdur Rahman Chughtai created his own unique, distinctive painting style influenced by the Mughal art, miniature painting, Art Nouveau and Islamic art traditions. He is considered to be national artist of Pakistan.
Chughtai designed various postage stamps for Pakistan Post from 1949 to 1960. He also designed official logos of Radio Pakistan and Pakistan Television Corporation.
He was awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz Award in 1960, and the Pride of Performance Award in 1958 by the President of Pakistan in recognition of his meritorious work.
He was also given the title of Khan Bahadur by the British Empire in India in 1934.