Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis said Sutar’s art would endure for generations and that every viewing of his sculptures would evoke his memory

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy CMs Ajit Pawar and Eknath Shinde on Thursday (December 18, 2025) paid rich tributes to veteran sculptor and Padma Shri awardee Ram Sutar, whose work brought global recognition to Indian sculpture. Ram Sutar passed away at his Noida residence late on Wednesday night (December 17, 2025) at the age of 100.

In his condolence message, Mr. Fadnavis said Sutar’s demise marked the end of an era in the field of sculpture, noting that his creations were distinguished by their proportion and lifelike expression.

The Chief Minister recalled that he had recently visited Sutar’s residence in New Delhi to confer upon him the Maharashtra Bhushan award, and was deeply moved when the centenarian artist recited lines from the song “Maharashtra Majha” while accepting the honour.
 

Best known for monumental works such as the Statue of Unity depicting Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the statue of V.D. Savarkar at the Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, he remained actively engaged in his craft even at the age of 100. “He was involved in work related to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar memorial at Indu Mill in Mumbai,” Mr. Fadnavis said.

Mr. Fadnavis said Sutar’s art would endure for generations and that every viewing of his sculptures would evoke his memory. He also spoke to the sculptor’s son, Anil Sutar, over the phone to offer condolences and said the State Government stood with the bereaved family.

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