Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri

Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadari
Born	(1955-06-05) June 5, 1955 (age 69) Bidar, Karnataka
Nationality	Indian
Occupation	Craftsman
Known for	Bidriware
Awards	Padma Shri (2023) Rajyotsava Prashasti (2006)

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]

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.

See also

• Bahmani Sultanate

References

1. Yamini C S (6 April 2023). "'PM proved me wrong': Karnataka artist Quadri after being awarded Padma Shri". Hindustan Times.
2. Harshika Yadav (8 April 2023). "Karnataka's Bidri Art: Origins in Persia, Masterpieces Catering to Royalty | All About 500-year-old Craft". News18 India.
3. PTI (6 April 2023). "'PM proved me wrong', Padma Shri awardee Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadari expresses gratitude". The Times of India.
4. India Today News Desk (6 April 2023). "Spoke what I had in mind: Padma awardee Quadri on praising PM Modi in video". India Today.
5. Akhilesh Sharma (6 April 2023). "Padma Awards: Bidri Craft Artist Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri To Prime Minister Narendra Modi- You Proved Me Wrong". NDTV.
6. Sounak Mukhopadhyay (7 April 2023). "Back 'Was it scripted?' Padma Shri awardee speaks on controversy for thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi". Live Mint.
7. Rehaman Patel (3 January 2017). "An intrinsic crafter of bidriware". Deccan Herald.
8. Times Now Digital (5 April 2023). "'PM Modi proved me wrong': Karnataka artist Rasheed Ahmed Quadri after winning Padma Shri". Times Now.