Celebrating Bansi Parimu
In Memoriam
The “In Memoriam” section celebrates the enduring legacy of Bansi Parimu through the heartfelt reflections and tributes from those who knew and admired him.
Words from those who keep Bansi Parimu's memory alive
Dear Parimu Family,
Thank you for sharing the beautiful works of art done by Mr Parimu. It was such a pleasure going though them.
I had heard a lot about him but got to see his creations only now.
God bless.
Namrata Wakhloo | June 12, 2014
We gave several performances, and at one of the performances at Hotel Nedous, Daddy (or D.P. Dhar, as we called him) spotted me and gave me special appreciation. We even went to Jammu for a performance. Bansi Sir invited me to participate in the Republic Day tableau, and that’s when we took the unique picture with Nehruji. At the same venue, there’s also a picture with Indira Gandhi, which is a prized possession of my mother. I will always remember him very fondly. God bless.
Vijay Mohan Kaul | June 12, 2014
It wasn’t long ago that I learned about this great personality. “How do you know Jheelaf?” one of my relatives asked me a few months back.
“She’s just a good friend of mine,” I replied.
“Do you know her father or his great works?”
“No,” I answered.
Then, with a simple sentence, my relative summed it all up: “He was an asset to our community, an Ambassador of Humanity. He preached and believed in only one religion—Humanity.”
He had ideas far ahead of his time. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to praise such a great artist and such great art.
Lolu Suhail | June 12, 2014
Thanks a lot for sharing the wonderful works of Parimu Saab. People like me have heard a lot about his works but actually got to see some of it only now. Thanks a lot for documenting it so beautifully. It is a legacy that all of us should know about and be proud of. God bless you.
Suchitra Aima Raina | June 12, 2014
A well-thought-out site. Parimu Sahib is an inspiration for creative minds.
Aamina Asad | June 14, 2014
What a great artist! What a great man! What else can a small person like me say about someone who was an institution in himself? Unfortunately, I never had the chance to meet him in person, despite my father being a great admirer of his work and always praising his highly original creations.
His Cobwebs of Apathy is particularly close to my heart because of the deep pain it conveys for an entire community. The brilliant images woven together in this fine exposition of intense creativity evoke a profound sense of collective suffering. Whenever I see this painting, I am reminded of Guernica, the great Picasso work that captures the horrors of war. To my mind, Cobwebs of Apathy belongs in the same category of all-time great paintings.
Dr. Sushil Fotedar | June 14, 2014
I met Shri B. Parimoo during the 1950s. I vaguely recall the lane near Kraal Khud where he used to live. He had just started making waves as an artist of great caliber in the Valley. We were also associated with the progressive left-wing Cultural Congress, a platform set up by the late Mr. Sadiq.
After leaving Kashmir in 1954, I lost contact with him. However, my relative, J.N. Parimoo, who was a well-known journalist, mentioned Bansi’s exhibition—probably his first—in Delhi, which must have been in the 1960s. Later, I lost all contact as I left for Europe for an extended stay.
P. Parimoo | June 25, 2014
Khoobsoorat. (And I do not say that often about art.) And with a message that even a boor like me can decipher (that’s an even rarer admission).
Sandeep Koul | July 6, 2014
Being closely related to the late Shri Bansi Parimu, it may seem pompous to write a eulogy. Nevertheless, he deserves every bit of praise, having inspired many who felt creative after interacting with him. Rather than lament over misfortunes, he turned the situation on its head, deriving a new sense of hope that typically flowed through his brush.
Heymant Mattoo | July 8, 2014
Dear Parimu family,
The website brings back precious memories of life in Barzulla, with such wonderful neighbors as the Parimu family. Totally steeped in culture and beauty, music and art. The photographs and paintings are priceless. I remember Indumati ki Palki, which was one of the paintings displayed at your house. Words are not adequate to express myself.
Gayatri Wattal Ugra | August 9, 2014
The more one knows about him, the more one wants to know. My salutes and respect.
Mushtaq Dar | September 17, 2015
My words fail me…
This is sheer brilliance. 🙂
Artwork that can resonate for eternity!
Monika Ajay Kaul | February 16, 2016
What I have glimpsed of late Bansi Parimoo Saeb’s life and work through this website is truly remarkable. His paintings stand apart in a class of their own—the warmth of the medley of colors, the landscapes, abstract representations of perceived realities all make you deeply aware of the artist’s repose and turmoil. It is too sad that he was uprooted and made to languish in a harsh landscape he might have never conceived.
Bharat Bhushan Pandit | September 17, 2018
I feel so privileged to have inherited one of “Bansi Uncle’s” paintings. Growing up in Srinagar, I spent a lot of time in the environments he illustrated in his paintings, leaving us an immortal legacy; so many beautiful gifts we can cherish and appreciate forever. I met Bansi Uncle as a child and remember him as a warm, friendly, and sensitive soul. My parents loved his work and collected some of his paintings. He surely must have been inspired by the beauty and life of Kashmir, as it is stunningly depicted in his work. I think I learned to appreciate art partly because of him, and I hope his paintings will motivate future generations of artists to see Kashmir through his eyes and create new wonders of art.
Mala Khullar | September 5, 2019
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