Padma Shri awardee Bidri artist does not want next gen to continue legacy in Karnataka
This article tells about an artist from Bidar, India who has been given the prestigious Padma Shri award. The artist, Shah Rasheed Ahmed Quadri, says that the art industry in his country is in decline because of a lack of marketing, and that he hopes the government will help to promote and sustain the art industry so that the next generation can continue the legacy. Quadri also says that he is overwhelmed with the award, and that he dedicates it to his parents.