Two painters create landscapes on SPPU campus, honoured by student group

Pune, November 10, 2026: Students of Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) got to watch scenes of nature take shape on the campus. In front of the Adarsh (Aniket) canteen on the university campus, Farukh Nadaf, a professional painter recognised internationally, and Dilip Mungole, an amateur artist, completed two separate landscape paintings.

The paintings, which captured the surrounding natural scenery from different angles on either side of the road, drew the attention of students out for morning exercise and heading to the library. Curious about the finer points of painting, many students spent about an hour talking to the artists. The discussion touched on art, nature, environmental conservation, the university's historic heritage and creativity.

Nadaf is a professional painter who has won several international, national and state-level awards for his contribution to art. During the interaction, the Vidyarthi Sangharsh Kruti Samiti, SPPU unit, honoured both painters, appreciating their artistic contribution.

Speaking on the importance of art, Mungole said, "Promoting art is a need of society. Whatever its form, art helps shape a person's personality and develop creativity within them."

During the interaction, students also showed the artists several important places on the campus. They expressed a wish to run a tree plantation and tree protection campaign in the coming months with the Khopa Foundation and the Vidyarthi Sangharsh Kruti Samiti, SPPU unit. The campaign will be held on Environment Day or another suitable occasion.

The initiative is not only about planting saplings. The organisers say there will also be a commitment to regular care and upkeep of the trees. Nadaf and Mungole are expected to be invited as chief guests at the event.

Abhishek Shelkar, president of the Vidyarthi Sangharsh Kruti Samiti, SPPU unit, said, "Along with studies, promoting art, culture, environmental conservation and the creative expression of students on the university campus is the social responsibility of the student movement."

The organisers are also planning an art exhibition to give a platform to students interested in painting. It will display works by both artists along with paintings by the university's student artists.