Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' Shatters Records, Becomes Most Expensive Indian Art

• Raja Ravi Varma's 'Yashoda and Krishna' painting sets a new world record, surpassing Maqbool Fida Husain's previous record.
• Dubbed the 'Mona Lisa' of Indian art, it sold for ₹167.2 crore, significantly exceeding its ₹80 crore estimate.
• The painting depicts the universal theme of mother and child, reminiscent of Mother Mary and Jesus.
• This sale reflects the growing maturity of the Indian art market and increasing international interest.
• The achievement is expected to boost the global reputation of Ravi Varma's work and increase prices for other Indian artists.