Jayasri Burman Won’t Paint Another Lehenga Like Radhika Ambani’s Hand-Painted Masterpiece

Painter and sculptor Jayasri Burman wowed everyone with her hand-painted lehenga for Radhika Merchant\’s Shubh Aashirwad ceremony. The project came about through a Zoom call, as Radhika requested Jayasri’s expertise. Working with designer duo Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla, Jayasri used high-quality Italian canvas and had complete creative freedom. She dedicated nearly 16 hours a day to create this stunning piece.

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Ambani Siblings’ Special Gift to Nita Ambani

Jayasri shared in an interview with Money Control that Isha, Akash, and Anant Ambani had previously gifted a painting to their mother, Nita Ambani, about 12 years ago. This special bond with the Ambani family added a personal touch to her work. “I have a little soft corner for Anant, Isha, and Akash… They’re very fond of traditional crafts,” she said.

Radhika Merchant’s Promise to Frame the Lehenga

Radhika was so impressed with the lehenga that she promised to frame it. Jayasri recalled, “When she saw the work on Zoom, she said, ‘Jayasri auntie, I want to frame it. How to frame it, you will tell me.’” Although Radhika couldn’t wear it on the wedding day due to color scheme rituals, she wore it on July 13 for the blessing ceremony.

No More Hand-Painted Lehengas for Jayasri Burman

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Jayasri has decided not to create another hand-painted lehenga.

“Never. I will not even try. This was like a new venture… But I’m not going to paint again any lehenga or anything like that. Because this is a piece of art. I will not be able to reproduce a second like that. Impossible,” she explained.

Jayasri Burman Responds to Trolls and Misunderstandings

Jayasri also addressed trolls who misunderstood her work, thinking she painted deities. She clarified,

“I don’t actually paint gods and goddesses. My paintings have women and my women are very powerful… I think they misunderstand me.”

Jayasri is currently working on a solo exhibition at the Art Alive Gallery in Delhi, using cowries, sea shells, and conch, with a women-centric theme.