Iconic Sculptor Ram Sutar, Designer of Statue of Unity, Dies at 100

• Renowned sculptor Ram Sutar, designer of the world's tallest 'Statue of Unity', passed away at 100 in Noida.
• Sutar, a gold medalist from Mumbai's JJ School of Art and Architecture, was born in Dhule, Maharashtra.
• His notable works include the 'Statue of Unity', Mahatma Gandhi's meditative pose statue, and Chhatrapati Shivaji on horseback.
• He was honored with Padma Shri (1999), Padma Bhushan (2016), and the Maharashtra Bhushan Award.
• His son, Anil Sutar, confirmed his passing on Wednesday night due to age-related ailments.

Why It Matters: Ram Sutar, the visionary sculptor behind the Statue of Unity, passes away at 100.