Born and bought up in Satara Mrs. Varsha Kharatmal works from her studio in Pune. She has been awarded 5 national levels as well as 2 state-level awards. She has participated in 18 Group Shows in India and Abroad and has 2 successful solo shows to her credit. She has been actively participating in various national and international Art Exhibitions. Her paintings are appreciated in India as well as out of India. Her paintings directly connect with the viewers… they are simple, ornamental, and harmonious! Her simplicity and incredible passion for painting overcome her inability to hear and talk, as she is speech and hearing impaired.