Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak – The Father of Indian Unrest

This pencil sketch pays tribute to Bal Gangadhar Tilak, the legendary Indian nationalist, social reformer, and freedom fighter. Known by the honorific "Lokmanya" (accepted by the people), he was a pivotal leader in the Indian independence movement and famously declared, "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!" The portrait captures his determined expression and iconic features, reflecting his unwavering spirit and dedication to India's self-rule.