Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri

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Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadari
Born (1955-06-05) June 5, 1955 (age 68)
NationalityIndian
Occupation Craftsman
Known for Bidriware
Awards Padma Shri (2023)
Rajyotsava Prashasti (2006)
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President Droupadi Murmu presents Padma Shri to Shri Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri

Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri is an Indian bidriware craftsman. [1] [2] He is known for keeping the 500-year-old art alive. [3] [4] Recently he was awarded Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu. [5] [6]

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Early life

Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadari was born on 5 June 1955 in Bidar, Karnataka. [7] He was trained under his father, Shah Mustafa Quadri. [8]

Awards

He has received several awards, including the Rajyotsava Prashasti in 2006. [7] In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Shri.

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References

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