Panaji: Renowned cartoonist Mario Miranda, immortalised by his depiction of Goan life and his humorous take on the world around him, passed away at his residence near here today. He was 85.
The veteran cartoonist, who has left an indelible mark in his field with his inimitable style, died in his sleep on Sunday morning at his ancestral home in Loutolim village, about 40km from here, Gerald D’Cunha, a family friend of Miranda, said.
Miranda’s creations like Miss Nimbupani and Miss Fonseca were regularly featured in Femina, Economic Times and The Illustrated Weekly of India.
Miranda started his career in an advertising studio and worked for four years before taking up cartooning. Miranda got his first break when The Illustrated Weekly of India (now defunct) published a few of his cartoons. He also received offer from Current magazine. A year later, he was offered job in The Times of India.
The artist received many national and international honours, including ‘Padma Bhushan’, the third highest civilian award of the country, in 2002 and Padma Shri in 1988.
The last rites will be performed on Monday, family sources said. (PTI)