Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadari | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Occupation | Craftsman |
Known for | Bidriware |
Awards | Padma Shri (2023) Rajyotsava Prashasti (2006) |
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]
Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadari was born on 5 June 1955 in Bidar, Karnataka.[7] He was trained under his father, Shah Mustafa Quadri.[8]
He has received several awards, including the Rajyotsava Prashasti in 2006.[7] In 2023, he was awarded the Padma Shri.