Rasipuram Krishnaswami Laxman is one of India’s most popular cartoonists, known for illustrating the experiences of the common man of the country in the tumultuous years of post-1960s India. On the occasion of the centenary of his birth on October 24, 2021, we revisit RK Laxman’s life experiences and his love for drawing

On the 5th death anniversary of legendary cartoonist, illustrator, and humourist R. K. Laxman, we pay tribute to the creator of the 'Common Man' through a selection of rare images from his life and times