His painting sold for ₹1,500 in 1985; decades later, this Gond artist’s work fetches ₹18 crore

In September 2026, a remarkable auction saw Jangarh Singh Shyam's art reach the astonishing price of ₹18 crore, reigniting public fascination with his work. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh, Shyam pioneered a unique art form known as Jangarh Kalam, celebrating Gond cultural traditions.