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Khandwani, Abdullah
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[193-]-
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Abdullah Khandwani graduated from the College of Art in New Delhi, India. He is a Muslim painter, photographer and filmmaker.
For many years, Abdullah travelled to remote Indian villages to document indigenous life and artistic expressions, with his creative collaborator, Suddha Thakkar.
The couple immigrated to Toronto in 1971 and wed in 1978.
Together, they founded Kala Nidhi Fine Arts in 1988 to present and promote Indian dance in Canada. Abdullah serves as the organization’s vice president.
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Created by Alston So, March 2026.