A prolific artist if there was one, Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906), who was closely related to the royal family of Travancore in the present-day Kerala state, produced some 7,000 paintings of women in their various manifestations and of Hindu gods and goddesses, blending European aesthetics with Indian images that resonate even today.

Artist Raja Ravi Varma's life comes alive in illustrated biography for kids

Southern actresses like Samantha Akkineni, Shruti Haasan and Ramya Krishnan have recreated some of artist Raja Ravi Verma's iconic paintings for a good cause. Wearing the same kind of jewellery and clothes and striking the same poses- the actresses have brought the famous painting to life.

Samantha Akkineni, Shruthi Haasan pose as Raja Ravi Verma's women in a calendar shoot

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Artist Raja Ravi Varma's life comes alive in illustrated biography for kids

Samantha Akkineni, Shruthi Haasan pose as Raja Ravi Verma's women in a calendar shoot