Nandu Sharma Rejects Infosys Millions, Wins Hearts Globally with 'Fold Painting'

• Nandu Sharma, from Bhilwara, Rajasthan, left a multi-crore Infosys software developer job to pursue unique 'fold painting' and 'story painting' art.
• His intricate art, depicting Ramayana and Hanuman Chalisa on cloth, takes 3-4 months to complete and is considered a 'seventh wonder'.
• He created a painting worth 1.8 million rupees for the Governor of Los Angeles, America, and has received UNESCO and National Awards.
• Sharma, a B.Tech in Computer Science, learned art from Padma Shri recipient Kalyan Joshi and his father after returning home.
• He uses real gold in his paintings and has taught the art to his European wife, who is now promoting it in Europe.

Why It Matters: Nandu Sharma's unique 'fold painting' art, created after leaving Infosys, has gained international acclaim.