Qualification
Ph.D., (Life Sciences)

Profession
Professor of Zoology, Sir Theagaraya Collge, Madras University, Retired in 1997

Hobby
Freelance Cartoonist since 1959. Learnt 2D Animation in 1984

Specialization
Concept Designing, Cartoon Story-boarding and Key Animation

Achievements
Thousands of Cartoons published in Telugu Periodicals and other National
Magzines including Reader's Digest.

Participated in Cartoon Competiions and Exhibitions in
Poland, Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, Japan, Turkey and Argentina.

1991
Hon'ble Mention, Orkhonde Charter, Knokkeheist, Belgium.

1992
Work of Special Merit. The Okhotsk International Cartoon Competition, Japan.

1993
First prize, Care for the Environment Cartoon Contest. Government of India.

1994
Work of Special Merit. The Okhotsk International Cartoon Competition, Japan.

1995
Company Sponsored Award. International Message Cartoon Festival 1994.
Miyagawa, Japan.

1996
Nominated as Member of International Jury for the 25th
International Cartoon Festival. Knokke - Heist, Belgium.

1997 - 2000
Founder Principal. Heart Animation Academy, Hyderabad, India.
Framed Curriculum with assistance from
American Experts and Taught 2D animation to Artists.

2000
Member Pre-production Division.
Colorchips India Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, India.

2001
Visited Art Institute, Dallas, USA. Studied Animation Methodologies.

2002
Honoured by the Andhra Pradesh Press Academy, India
and Forum for Political Cartoonists
with a Citation and Senior Cartoonist Trophy.

2003
Creative Director, Colorchips Inida Pvt Ltd, Hyderabad, India.

2004
Settled in Chennai.