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In the 1970s, beneath the iconic fountain in Central Park, Connaught Place, a young artist with a thick moustache worked tirelessly, creating portraits that captured the essence of his subjects. With just two chairs — one for himself and one for his clients — PK Mahanandia brought life and soul to his sketches. His pencil danced swiftly across the paper, transforming fleeting moments into timeless art. For his remarkable work, he charged Rs 5, but for children and students, he happily accepted Rs 2.

For a couple of years, visitors to Central Park made it a ritual to either sit for a portrait or watch him weave his magic. As the New Delhi Municipal Council ( NDMC ) prepares to revive the musical fountain in Central Park, memories of the old fountain and this ta

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