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Fakeero Solanki

Fakeero Solanki, popularly known as the “Michelangelo of Sindh,” is a self-taught Pakistani sculptor celebrated for his lifelike clay, fiberglass, and plaster sculptures of historical and contemporary figures. Born into a family of sculptors in TandoAllahyar, he blended traditional Sindhi craftsmanship with Western sculptural techniques to create over 350 works, becoming the first member of Sindh’s Hindu community to receive Pakistan’s Tamgha-e-Imtiaz. He represents self-made mastery, cultural pride, and the enduring craft of sculpture rooted in Sindh’s soil.

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Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (2020)

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Fakeero Solanki continues to be recognized as one of Sindh's most celebrated living artists, with his large-scale public sculptures — including statues of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah — remaining on display at prominent institutions such as PMA Kakul, Abbottabad, and the Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat.

He continues to run his studio in TandoAllahyar, where he mentors students from across Pakistan who travel to learn his sculpting techniques.

Solanki remains active in his craft, typically completing a new sculpture every two to two-and-a-half months, working daily from morning until evening on commissioned and personal pieces.

Career Highlights

2021–2026
Continued National Recognition
Continued National Recognition
Fakeero Solanki has remained one of Pakistan's most celebrated sculptors, continuing to mentor young artists and exhibit his work both nationally and internationally.
2021
Quaid-e-Azam Statue, PMA Kakul
Quaid-e-Azam Statue, PMA Kakul
Solanki created a 17-foot-tall fiberglass statue of Jinnah, installed at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul, Abbottabad — a work that went viral and drew widespread public admiration.
2020
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Solanki received Pakistan's Tamgha-e-Imtiaz from the Governor of Sindh, marking the first time this recognition was awarded to a member of Sindh's Hindu community — a historic milestone in his career.
2021
Quaid-e-Azam Statue, Ziarat
Quaid-e-Azam Statue, Ziarat
He completed a statue of Muhammad Ali Jinnah, inaugurated by then-Prime Minister Imran Khan at the Quaid-e-Azam Residency in Ziarat.
2000s–2010s
Diverse Body of Work
Diverse Body of Work
Over the following decades, he created sculptures ranging from Hindu deities to celebrated Pakistani and international personalities, including figures like Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr., building a portfolio of nearly 300–350 works.
1993
Self-Taught Discovery of Western Sculpture
Self-Taught Discovery of Western Sculpture
After completing his Intermediate education, Solanki began sculpting full-time. That same year, he discovered the works of Michelangelo and Bernini through a roadside bookseller, inspiring him to merge Western sculptural techniques with traditional Indian and Sindhi styles
1981
Early Beginnings
Early Beginnings
Fakeero Solanki began sculpting at just 12 years old, drawing on his family's generational background as sculptors and masons who crafted idols for worship.

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Early Life

Full Name:Faqeera “Fakeero” Meghwar (also referred to as Fakeero Solanki)

Birthdate: Not widely documented publicly.

Birthplace/Hometown:TandoAllahyar, Sindh, Pakistan

Background: Born into a Sindhi Hindu family of sculptors; his father and grandfather were masons who sculpted idols for worship, passing down the craft that shaped his early inspiration.

Education

Background: Has no formal professional degree in art; entirely self-taught, having developed his technique after discovering the work of Michelangelo and Bernini through a secondhand book in 1993.

Family & Personal Life

Marital Status: Details about his marital life are not widely publicized.

Values: Deeply devoted to his craft, working daily without holidays, believing that “an artist never thinks of taking a holiday.”

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Impact & Influence:

Fakeero Solanki is regarded as one of Sindh’s most distinguished sculptors, known for blending Western and Indian sculptural techniques to create a style he describes as unique within the region.

Cultural Significance:

Became the first member of Sindh’s Hindu community to receive the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, a landmark moment of recognition for his community and craft.

Mentorship:

Regularly hosts students from across Pakistan who travel to study and learn his sculpting techniques at his studio in TandoAllahyar.

Recognition:

Received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in August 2020, alongside international praise and exhibitions showcasing his work beyond Pakistan’s borders.

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Who is Fakeero Solanki?

Fakeero Solanki is a Pakistani sculptor known as the “Michelangelo of Sindh,” celebrated for his lifelike clay and fiberglass sculptures.

He’s famous for sculpting historical and contemporary figures, including multiple statues of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah displayed at major Pakistani institutions.

He received the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz in 2020, becoming the first member of Sindh’s Hindu community to receive this honor.

Yes, he remains active in his studio in TandoAllahyar, continuing to create new sculptures and mentor aspiring artists.

Fakeero Solanki Says:

“An artist never thinks of taking a holiday”

 

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