Balkrishna Doshi

Balakrishna Vithaldas Doshi, who was the first Indian to bag the Pritzker Prize, considered architecture's highest honour, has passed away leaving behind irreplaceable void in architecture industry

Doshi's architectural skills can be seen in some of the most iconic buildings in India, including IIM in Bengaluru and Udaipur

Balkrishna V Doshi's favourite cuisine is Italian, besides chaat and the Indian thali

Harshavardhan Neotia, chairman of the Ambuja Neotia Group, recounts how he met Doshi and how the path-breaking architect continues to be an influence on his projects

Few of us knew of Doshi's ability to convert his architectural drawings into miniature-like paintings

At 90, Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi is remarkably agile; his energy and enthusiasm belie the stereotypes associated with his age, say associates