Sudhir Patwardhan is a highly regarded contemporary Indian artist known for his detailed and insightful representations of urban life and social issues. The recent exhibition (2002) of his works at the Sakshi Gallery centred around one poetically monumental panorama of an urban and natural environment. Patwardhan primarily works in oil on canvas but has also explored other mediums and techniques, including drawing. His style is realist, marked by its meticulous detail and narrative quality. He uses a realistic approach to depict urban life, blending a strong observational perspective with deep emotional and social insights.