In Hindi cinema, villains have often stolen the spotlight, delivering performances so powerful that they eclipsed the heroes themselves. From iconic antagonists to morally complex anti-heroes, these characters proved that sometimes it’s the darkness that leaves the strongest impression  

Bimal Das Gupta, an artist hailed to be one of the first Indian abstractionists, did not only leave a trailblazing legacy with his work but also mentored some contemporary artists who went on to shape the modern Indian art landscape. Thirty years after his demise in a road accident in April 1995, his pioneering work and creative skills continue to influence and inspire art enthusiasts, despite his contributions remaining under the shadow for years