Sudhir Patwardhan considers himself a painter of people. Born in Pune, Maharashtra in 1949, he graduated in Medicine from the Armed Forces Medical College Pune in 1972. Patwardhan a practicing radiologist, runs a clinic in a modest part of Thane in Mumbai. He held his first solo exhibition of paintings in Delhi at the famous theatre personality E.Alkazi`s art gallery Art Heritage in 1979. Sudhir Patwardhan works primarily in painting and drawing. His preferred mediums include oil on canvas and acrylics. His work frequently incorporates social commentary, addressing issues such as poverty, inequality, and the impact of urbanization on individuals and communities.