The Vibrant Legacy of Montu Chitrakar In the heart of West Bengal, where tradition flows as steadily as the rivers of India, the art of scroll painting remains a living, breathing testament to cultural heritage. Montu Chitrakar, also known by his name Mantu Chitrakar, stands as a luminous figure in this ancient lineage. Born in the 1960s in Nadia, West Bengal, his journey into the world of art was not merely a choice but a destiny woven into his very upbringing. As a child growing up in Naya, he was immersed in the rhythmic storytelling of the scroll painters, observing how pigments and brus…