Chikmagaluru lad Hamdi Imran gets Asia Book of Record honour
A versatile young artiste from Malnad, making his name in painting
Chikmagaluru, November 21: A boy from the city here is a fine example of how a child can achieve greater heights provided proper encouragement to his talent and nurture it. The boy studying SSLC in the Vasavi School of the city marked his name in the international level and brought laurels to the state and the district.
The boy named Hamdi Imran has nurtured his talent in painting to reach his goal. He has emerged as the youngest painter in the international level and now, got a place in the Asia Book of Records.
Being the son of Shahida Shabana and Khalid Imran, Hamdi Imran is just 15 years old student and appreciated by the art lovers across the globe. Having expertise in painting in such a young age, he has got first places in district and state level painting contests and now, has got the international award.
Interestingly, neither his father nor his mother knows anything about painting. None of his family members know anything. But while staying with his mother at farm house during childhood days, he used to scribble on the walls just to make them ugly. But observing his drawing on the walls, his parents identified his talent in painting in his young age and encouraged him to pursue his interest.
In his fourth year, Imran has developed lot of interest in colour painting. During his school days, he got some training from his drawing teacher. But very soon, Imran proved his mettle in painting. After that, he never looked back. Because of the encouragement of his parents, he has carved his name in the international level.
So far, Imran has drawn more than 400 attractive paintings in various mediums and many of them have got awards and prizes. Imran achieved mastery in modern, emotional, and other form of paintings. He has participated in various national level and international level painting competitions including state level Pratibha Karanji contests. He also drew the attention of the best artistes from all-over the world by participating in online competitions being conducted by the Picasso organization once in every three months. If any interested person searches in Google, he can get his beautiful and attractive paintings.
“Hamdi Imran developed the habit of drawing pictures in his childhood days. After admitting him to the school, he has participated in a Prathibha Karanji programme when he was in the third standard. Observing his talent, we have encouraged him to continue his interest. Drawing teachers Kattimani, Poornima Mahesh, Indira Kushakumar, Bhagavan, Ganesh Acharya, Vishwakarma Acharya and others including his school teachers encouraged him. He has bagged several awards for his paintings. Last year, he had entered India Book of Records and now, he has entered the Asia Book of Records on September 24 and received his Asia Book of Records certificate on November 10”.
- Shahida Shabana, Imran's Mother
“Hamdi Imran has interest in painting. As his parents encouraged him in a right direction, he has achieved this mileage. If the talent among the children is properly tapped and encouraged, they can achieve and he is the best example. Instead of making their children engineers, and doctors, parents should encourage such talents and nurture them”.
- Kattimani, Drawing Teacher
“I have interest in paintings and I will continue to do it and achieve in it. In future, I want to become an architect. All my credit goes to my parents and teachers”.
- Hamdi Imran
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Mangaluru: Bajpe police arrests young man for alleged derogatory posts against police
Bajpe: Police have arrested a youth for allegedly posting derogatory and defamatory content against the Bajpe police on social media.
The arrested accused has been identified as Abhishek M. (23), a resident of Katipalla, Surathkal.
According to the police, Abhishek posted a photograph of Bajpe Nisarga Hotel on his Instagram account mr_a_titude_22, alleging that accused persons in a murder case under the jurisdiction of the Bajpe police station were being treated “like royalty” by the police and were being served beef meals from the hotel every day. In his post, he further accused the police of colluding with criminals and misusing their authority, stating that public trust in the police was being betrayed.
Following which, the Bajpe police registered a case and arrested the accused.
Police records reveal that Abhishek is already facing multiple criminal cases. A case of murder, attempt to murder, assault and robbery has been registered against him at the Surathkal police station. At the same time, a robbery case has also been registered at the Kaup police station.
After his arrest, Abhishek was handed over to the custody of the CEN police for further investigation. He was later produced before a court, police said.
