Son of Maharaj Bir Singh, born in Punjab (INDIA). He is the nephew of His Holiness Sri Satguru Jagjit Singh, Supreme Spiritual Head of Namdhari Sikhs.

Many books illustrated with his superb images, like "BHIRTPUR BIRD PARADISE", "Jungle Life of India", "Birds Of India", Handbook of Birds Of India and Nepal", "Kaziranga Inheritage", "Animal Encyclopedia" Karnataka Wild life". Pictures by him secured places on the covers magazines like"British Journal Of Photography", Sanctuary Asia, and in B.B.C Wildlife, "35mm Photography" U.K., "Photography" U.K.

He was founder and executive committee member of "India International Photographic Council", Trustee of "Academy of Visual Media". Founder president of 'LENSMEN' club, "Patron of Punjabi Kala Academy".

He is Associate Of "Indian International Photographic Council" and "Royal Photographic Society", "Artist Of The Year 1993" by "CONCEPT" and "Life Time Achievement Award" Conferred by Academy of Visual Media. TWO PHOTOS ON POSTAGE STAMPS AND TWO ON FIRST DAY COVERS, 1987. He judged several International/ National photo exhibitions, held workshops and given illustrated talks.

He has won more than 150 International and National Awards, like Grand prize by British airways, Prizes by World Press Photo,Holland, 'SLR camera', England.

He is keen sports promoter and great environmentalist. Great Philanthropist.
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