No one can ever forget the legendary cartoonist R. K. Laxman who’s every sketch is just so attractive and eye-catchy with an interesting caption. Remembering his 94th birthday on Saturday, 22nd October, Google is celebrating a unique doodle of the famous cartoonist and creator of The Common Man. Google dedicates the special doodle in his name on his birthday.

Cartoonist Mr. R. K. Laxman (www.pc-tablet.co.in)

In giving him full respect to him and his outstanding works, Google has nicely portrayed a black and white doodle in the honor of R. K. Laxman. The whole world is celebrating his 94th birthday with Google’s unique doodle. The doogle exhibits the art studio of R. K. Laxman with his work desk sketched on the left side, and number of canvases sketched on the right side. Right in the middle, Mr. Laxman is noticed sitting on a chair as he draws ‘The Common Man’ on the canvas, along with him standing right behind with a newspaper in hand. The logo of Google is visualized across the doodle.

As an audience, you can click on the doodle today; you will be directed towards the various search website pages related to R. K. Laxman and his amazing compositions that are provided for your knowledge.

The Legendary Cartoonist R. K. Laxman (www.buzzooka.in)

Cartoonist R. K. Laxman is a famous cartoonist for his eminent cartoon design ‘The Common Man’ from “You Said It” published on Times of India. Born on 24th October, 1921, Mr. Laxman was an expert in sketching ideal cartoons for his audiences. He passed away on 26th January, 2015 in Pune hospital because of multi-organ failure. He is survived by his wife Kamala Laxman, son Srinivas, daughter-in-law, and also his grand-daughter Mahalaxmi Laxman.

Google Doodle honors R. K. Laxman’s 94th Birthday (www.ibnlive.com)

His Brilliant Career as a Cartoonist

The career of R. K. Laxman began as a cartoonist. He was into part-time job as a cartoonist for local newspapers and magazines. Then he took full-time job as a political cartoonist when he started working with The Free Press Journal in Mumbai. After that Mr. Laxman got associated with The Times of India and worked on his daily comic strip ‘You Said It’ from 1951.

Celebrating R. K. Laxman’s 94th Birthday (www.indiatrendingnow.com)

R. K. Laxman even crafted well-admired mascot in the year 1954 for Asian Paints group ‘Gattu’. Few of his cartoons were displayed in Hindi movies like “Mr. and Mrs. 55”. He also produced beautiful cartoon sketches from television show named Malgudi Days that became very popular. Malgudi days was written by his brother R. K. Narayan.

R. K. Laxman Sketched Cartoons for Malgudi Days (eloogg.com)

The renowned cartoonist was credited by numerous national and international awards including Padma Bhushan [1973], Ramon Magsaysay Award [1984], and Padma Vibhushan [2005].

In the Symbiosis International University, a chair has been named after distinguished R. K. Laxman.

Happy Birthday to R. K. Laxman (dmsbro.com)

Till date Google has produced 2,000 spectacular doodles in order to mark distinct significant milestones including birth anniversaries of topmost personalities, and other different festivals or events, and Mr. Laxman is the newest to join this series. So cheers to Google Doodle for commemorating the 94th birthday of outstanding cartoonist R. K. Laxman!

Creator of The Common Man (www.india.com)

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