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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Congress targets Maharashtra govt over acid attack on minor girl
Mumbai, Mar 18 (PTI): An alleged acid attack on a Class 6 girl student in Sangamner prompted the Congress to slam the Maharashtra government in the legislative assembly on Wednesday, alleging deterioration in law and order in the state.
Calling the alleged incident in Ahilyanagar district “extremely disturbing”, Congress legislature party leader Vijay Wadettiwar accused the government of failing to curb crimes against women and minor girls.
Raising the issue through an adjournment motion, Wadettiwar demanded an immediate discussion, claiming that the minor is in a serious condition and the accused are yet to be arrested.
He questioned how the accused managed to flee after committing such a serious offence. The Congress leader also criticised the functioning of the local police, alleging inefficiency and corruption, and said such lapses embolden criminals.
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Wadettiwar further claimed that incidents of atrocities against minor girls have increased in the state, and the government has failed to take effective action.
Speaker Rahul Narwekar took note of the issue and directed the government to present a detailed statement in the house on the incident at the earliest.
Congress member Nana Patole demanded that the girl be brought to Mumbai and given better medical care for free.
He said the girl has suffered serious facial injuries that could affect her future. The incident reflects poorly on the administration, he said.
Failure to apprehend the culprit has heightened anxiety among citizens and the victim’s family, he added.
