Sunaina Kejriwal, the esteemed director of the Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall and Art Gallery in Mumbai, passed away on Saturday after a courageous three-year battle with cancer. She was 53 years old.
Sunaina was the daughter of prominent industrialist Rahul Bajaj and is survived by her husband, Manish Kejriwal, founder and managing partner of Kedaara Capital, and their two sons, Aryaman and Nirvaan. Aryaman is currently a junior at Columbia University, studying Computer Science and Economics, while Nirvaan is a seventh-grade student at the Bombay International School.
An ardent supporter of the arts, Sunaina had a diverse range of interests that included pottery, theatre, and travel. She graduated from Pune’s SNDT College with a specialization in textiles and furthered her education with a one-year silk screen printing course at Sophia College in Mumbai. Additionally, she held a Post Graduate Diploma in ‘The History of Indian Art – Modern & Contemporary & Curatorial Studies’ from the Bhau Daji Lad Museum in Mumbai.
In her role as director, Sunaina played a crucial part in promoting art and culture through the Kamalnayan Bajaj Hall, which has hosted numerous exhibitions and events. Beyond her work in the arts, she was an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) and the Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO) Platinum.
The Bajaj family has a long-standing association with India’s history, being closely tied to Mahatma Gandhi’s freedom struggle. They have continued to uphold this legacy of philanthropy through the Jamnalal Bajaj Foundation, which has been instrumental in restoring several heritage sites, including the notable Bhau Daji Lad Museum.
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