( 1921-2012)
Cartoonist T. Samuel was born on January 25, 1925, in Mayyanad, Kollam, as the son of Samuel Varghese and Sarasamma Samuel. Samuel, who developed an interest in painting at a very young age, was loved by everyone. He joined Ravi Varma Painting School run by Kalathu Iyer at Chinnakada, Kollam, where he learned the basics of painting.
He served in the Indian Army during the Second World War and wrote about his youth and his wartime experiences in his autobiography, *Never a Dull Moment*. He was honored with honorary membership by the Kerala Cartoon Academy. His wife was Mary. They had three children. Samuel passed away on November 2, 2012.
Name : T.SamuelDate of Birth : 21 January 1925
Date of Death : 02 November 2012
Place of Birth : Mayyanad, Kerala
Father : V. Samuel
Mother : Saramma Samuel
Wife :Mary Samuel
Children : Meena Stephen, Beena Thomas, Sushil Thomas
Present Address : C-46, Gulmohar Park, New Delhi 110049
Permanent Address : same as above
Contact Mobile : 9891116173
Phone (Res) : 2686-4969
Email : drtomsam@gmail.com
Educational Qualifications : B.Sc, Madras School of Arts
Popular Cartoon Column : Best of Garib, Babuji
First Cartoon Published & Year : This is Delhi
Present Job : Retired
Awards and Recognitions : 1996 Fellowship Award, Kerala Cartoon Academy
Career highlights : Created India's first pocket cartoon
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