Politicians, philanthropists, public personalities—these are the men and women who have given hope and direction to India and inspired generations thereafter.
In this age of impersonal e-mails and faxes, when handwritten correspondence is growing increasingly scarce, collecting autographs and historical manuscripts is a link with the past--a "slice of history" that autograph aficionados insist is more intimate and revealing than coins or stamps. On engraved letterheads or even scraps of tattered paper, the genius and personal feelings of the world's greatest figures come alive. We can read tomes about artists, statesmen and scientists, yet here, right in our hands, are their pithy confessions, underscoring all the wit and wisdom that have made them immortal. Autographs are written evidence of the great men and women who have themselves been written about in history for their thoughts and action.
As India celebrates its 60th year of independence Imprints attempts to pay tribute to some great Indians who have contributed in diverse fields ranging from Politics to Philanthropy, Science to Sports and Arts to Adventure. The personalities from the various fields are broadly divided into five different categories viz. Inspirers, Innovators, Imagineers, Impressionists and Idols. The people who have contributed to India’s success as a vibrant nation dynamic democracy and a global power are many; the exhibition is by no means exhaustive as these autographs are from a personal collection. The personalities showcased truly represent an era and Imprints is merely a small attempt to showcase these great Indians who for our tomorrow sacrificed their today.
Imprints is dedicated to the common Indian the “Aam Aadmi” who truly contributes towards making India a nation to be proud of and for every Indian to believe that “Mera Bharat Mahan” meaning “My India : Magnificent”.
Politicians, philanthropists, public personalities—these are the men and women who have given hope and direction to India and inspired generations thereafter.