R. K. Laxman Museum — Attraction in Pune

R. K. Laxman was a great cartoonist who worked lits and highlighted various problems and subjects through his political cartoons. Like no need for us to ask 'Sun' his identity, the same thing here...nearly all the people know about R. K. Laxman well. He worked under the banner of the well known Indian Newspaper 'Times of India' especially. At the east of Pune an Art Gallery with his name ' R. K. Laxman Art Gallery, musium, kalaa-dalan' has been established in the Balewadi - Pune. The Maharashtra Government has established this Gallery with the help of a Foundation. The entry fee is ₹50/- only without sound light show. There are ₹100/- charges if you like to watch the sound light show. They needed five people for this show to cover up the expenses. Selected 2,500 (two thousand five hundred) cartoons are available in this gallery out of thirty six thousand approx. It takes nearly three to four hours to watch, read thoroughly cartoons etc. His famous 'Malgudi' Station set has been created here, hope you know the TV Serial ' Malgudi Days'. For blind people, the Brail lipi boards are available to touch n understand the details. Much more information can be added here but this is enough. You visit once here surely. Also, COMMON MAN STATUE model is created here through e-waste like computer keyboard, pins, usb, switches, motherboard etc. You should park your vehicle...

The museum is a tribute to the iconic cartoonist whose endearing cartoons helped us see humor in the most dismal situations. For decades, Laxman’s cartoons in the Times of India were the first thing I would read before moving on to the news. The museum isn’t well sign posted and doesn’t allow visitors to park vehicles in the premises despite there being ample space. The tickets cost Ra 50 and one can easily cover the exhibits under an hour. It features many of his much loved cartoons of the “common man”; his political cartoons, celebrity sketches, etc. There are personal details of his family, a strikingly life-like statue, a model of the fictional town of Malgudi, immortalized by his brother, RK Narayan and the Ambassador car, which was the last vehicle he drove. I loved browsing through the exhibits but feel that it could have been curated better, either based on themes or chronology. The museum shop too had a poor selection of items for visitors to buy while given Laxman’s prodigious output, there ought to be material for a vast array of prints, calendars, T shirts and other memorabilia. I’m still very pleased to have visited the museum however there is no denying that it can be managed and marketed better, given the legions of fans who hold Laxman close to...

Though visited Pune several times earlier, had not even heard of this place. Fortunately during this trip, got a chance to visit the museum.

Well curated and great place for all curious, creative and enthusiastic minds. They have two AV shows, one based on the life events of RKL and another on Malgudi.

RKL AV was a new experience. 360Degree amphi theater feel. Well curated and presented. RKL's life size tableau "day at his desk" is one of the awesome works I have seen in recent times.

Malgudi show is pleasantly nostalgic and was a cute trip down the memory lane. Enjoyed every bit of it. All in total, it was an escape from the reality wala feel and thoroughly enjoyed the visit.

RKL's work has always stood the test of the time and to see all his works in one place a more than a delight what one could have asked for.

Take away was the legacy being continued in terms of Common man's grand daughter creation by RKL's grand daughter.

More power to her and wish she creates the same magic as like her grand father.

(Have some worth sharing pics. Unable to upload photos due to some server issues.)

Anyways it is a must visit place for any one who wants to slow down and Savour the...