Celina Jaitly Instagram – Wasim Kapoor ( 3 Jan 1951- 24th Jan 2022 ) Yesterday, a part of my childhood left for his heavenly abode. For people and the art world he was eminent painter Wasim Kapoor for me he was ”Tutu Chacha”. I met him the first time when I was 15 years old in Kolkata and he said “Aap toh Ms India, Ms Universe banegi.. dekhiyega”. My impressionable years were massively impacted by his art, his wisdom and his guidance during my struggling days as a model. His home was also my second surrogate home as I lived alone in kolkata and every time I was sick or needed guidance I would find comfort with him and his family as my local guardians. Tutu chacha was always smiling even though his heart held deep pain and sorrow. Besides his beautiful paintings his signature black ensemble signified the darkness he felt within. He was a remarkable polio survivor from early childhood. I remember he wore his Caliper shoes for polio like a super hero with a special weapon. He had to use a crutch as management techniques for treating polio in the past ranged from detrimental, to no effect, and he suffered numerous consequences of failed surgeries as a child. It is said that as a child he spent numerous years in a cast and his affinity for art developed by drawing on the very cast that bound his childhood. I am truly grateful for all the ways in which he touched my life. His loss is an immense loss to all those whom he loved, inspired. Above all India has lost a great artist and revolutionary treasure of wisdom. Rest in peace Tutu Chacha. “Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajioon — Indeed we belong to Allah, and indeed to Him we will return”. Read More on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/617761621/posts/10159016532156622/?d=n #artistsofindia #kolkata #celina #celinajaitly #celinajaitley #artistsofkolkata #restinpeace