Ram Sutar | |
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Born | Ram Vanji Sutar 19 February 1925 |
Nationality | British Indian (1925-1947) Indian (1947-present) |
Education | Sir J. J. School of Art |
Occupation | Sculptor |
Notable work | • Statue of Unity • Statue of Prosperity |
Spouse | Pramila Sutar |
Awards | Padma Bhushan (2016) Tagore Award (2016) Padma Shri (1999) |
Ram Vanji Sutar (born 19 February 1925) is an Indian sculptor. He designed the Statue of Unity which is the world's tallest statue with a height of 182 metres (597 feet), exceeding the Spring Temple Buddha by 54 metres.[1]