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{{short description|Indian artist and painter (born 1964)}}
{{Use Indian English|date=September 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2019}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Govind Kanhai
| caption = Govind Kanhai with [[Hema Malini]] Portrait
| native_name = गोविंद कन्हाई <br>
ગોવિંદ
| birth_date = {{Birth date|df=yes|1964|07|18}}
| birth_place = [[Vrindavan]], Uttar Pradesh, India
| known_for = Painting, philosophy, Writing
| parents = [[Kanhai Chitrakar]]
| children = [[Parth kanhai]], [[chaitanya kanhai]], [[udhav kanhai]], [[Parijat kanhai]]
| relatives = [[Krishn Kanhai]] (Brother)
| awards = [[Yash Bharti Award]] (2015) <br>UP Ratna Award (2006)
Achiever of the Millennium Award (1999)
| signature = Govind Kanhai Signature.png
}}

'''Govind Kanhai''' (born 7 July 1964) is an Indian artist and painter. He completed his post graduation in philosophy from [[Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar University]] formerly known as Agra University.

==Introduction==

Kanhai is known for his innovative techniques in oil paints, involving the use of pure gold leaf and sparkling gems. He has painted for more than 30 years and undertakes figure work, Bhava Darshan and embossing. Working with his family, he has revived the significance of tradition of gold paintings.<ref name="Indian PR Wire">{{cite web | url=http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/art/2010010240620.htm | title=Kanhai Family (Padmashree Awardee) celebrates 25th wedding anniversary with L.K.Advani as chief guest | publisher=Indian PR Wire | date=2010 | accessdate=18 February 2017 | archive-date=2 April 2015 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150402152300/http://www.indiaprwire.com/pressrelease/art/2010010240620.htm | url-status=dead }}</ref><ref name="Business Standard">{{cite news | url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/akhilesh-presented-portrait-of-his-family-by-kanhai-brothers-115061800382_1.html | title=Akhilesh presented portrait of his family by Kanhai brothers | newspaper=Business Standard | date=18 June 2015 | agency=Press Trust of India | accessdate=4 September 2019}}</ref><ref name="DNA">{{cite web | url=https://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-pure-gold-and-crystal-studded-paintings-1130050 | title=Pure gold and crystal studded paintings | publisher=DNA | date=2007 | accessdate=18 February 2017}}</ref><ref name="Times of India">{{cite web | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/Akhilesh-may-unveil-Mayawatis-portrait/articleshow/53678028.cms | title=Akhilesh may unveil Mayawati's portrait | publisher=Times of India | date=2016 | accessdate=18 February 2017}}</ref>

==Career==

''The Kanhai family'' has undertaken many commissions for the [[Parliament of India]] and [[Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly]]. He and his brother have both painted portraits of the first prime minister [[Jawahar Lal Nehru]], former prime minister [[Atal Bihari Vajpayee]] and the former [[Deputy Prime Minister of India]] [[Lal Krishna Advani]].<ref name="The Asian Age">{{cite web | url=https://www.asianage.com/india/akhilesh-yadav-mayawati-likely-meet-soon-326 | title=Akhilesh Yadav, Mayawati likely to meet soon
| publisher=The Asian Age | date=2016 | accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref><ref name="My chronicles">{{cite web | url=https://mychronicles2007.blogspot.in/2007/11/golden-legacy.html | title=The Kanhai Gharana has revived the lost art of golden Krishna paintings in the past few decades, says Anita Iyer. | publisher=My chronicles | date=2007 | accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref> In year 2007, Govind had displayed his painting at Nehru Center, Mumbai valuing about 20 million Indian rupees (approx US$300,000)<ref name="India Times">{{cite web | url=https://photogallery.indiatimes.com/events/mumbai/2-crore-painting/articleshow/2511333.cms | title=2 Crore painting | publisher=India Times | date=2007 | accessdate=8 March 2017}}</ref>

== Family ==
Govind is the son of [[Kanhai Chitrakar]] who was awarded [[Padma Shri]] for his contribution to art, by the [[President of India]] in 2000.<ref name="News 18.com">{{cite web | url=https://www.news18.com/news/india/artist-kanhai-chitrakar-passes-away-lk-advani-pays-tribute-632027.html | title=Artist Kanhai Chitrakar passes away, LK Advani pays tribute | publisher=News 18.com | date=2013 | accessdate=19 February 2017}}</ref> [[Padma Shri]] (also Padmashree) is the fourth highest civilian award in the [[Republic of India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/Scheme-PadmaAwards-050514.pdf |title=Padma award's schema|publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs |date= |accessdate=2014-08-13}}</ref> After his death, [[Hema Malini]] who is [[Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha]] inaugurated ''Padhamshree Kanhai Chitrakar Marg'' in honor of his memories.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://epaper.amarujala.com/mt/20150109/04.html?format=img|title=रमणरेती अव पद्मश्री कन्हाई चित्रकार मार्ग|last=उजाला|first=अमर|date=9 January 2015|language=Hindi|trans-title=Ramadreti now Padamshree Kanhai Chitrkar Marg|access-date=4 March 2017}}</ref>

Govind's elder brother [[Krishn Kanhai]] was also awarded [[Padma Shri]] in 2004.<ref name="award00-09">{{cite web|title=Padma Awards Directory (1954–2014)|url=http://www.mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/YearWiseListOfRecipientsBharatRatnaPadmaAwards-1954-2014.pdf|publisher=Ministry of Home Affairs (India)|date=21 May 2014|accessdate=22 March 2016|pages=117–166|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115022326/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/YearWiseListOfRecipientsBharatRatnaPadmaAwards-1954-2014.pdf|archive-date=15 November 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==See also==

* [[Kanhai Chitrakar]]
* [[Krishn Kanhai]]
* [[Padma Shri]]

==References==
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ArleneLigertwood at 04:42, 12 March 2026