
Shanmukha Rao (b. Andhra Pradesh) completed his BFA in Painting from Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. He is the recipient of Human Research Development scholarship, S.G. Vasudev scholarship, Junior Fellowship Grant, Bhiku Ram Jain art award, Kalanand art award and State Gallery art award. He has participated in several art camps and group shows. His works are in collection with several private and institutional art collectors in India and overseas. At present living and working at Lalit Kala Academy Garhi, Delhi.