Satish Gujral (1925–2020) stands out as a highly influential Indian master who excelled across painting, sculpture, murals, and architecture. Born in Jhelum, his life changed drastically after a childhood accident caused permanent hearing loss. This challenge initially barred him from traditional schooling, leading him to discover his artistic passion through drawing nature. He formally pursued art at the Mayo School of Arts in Lahore and the Sir JJ School of Art in Bombay. Later, a 1952 scholarship took him to Mexico City, where he apprenticed under legendary muralists Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros.

The painful trauma of the Indian Partition deeply impacted his early creative vision, becoming a central theme in his global exhibitions. Beyond fine art, Gujral achieved international acclaim as an architect, most notably designing the Belgian Embassy in New Delhi. This structure was celebrated globally as a masterpiece of twentieth-century architecture.