Srinagar, March 13 -- A self-taught calligraphy artist, Malik Mukhtar, is working hard to promote the old-age and rich writing style in Kashmir.

Born in Mamoosa village of Pattan, North Kashmir, Mukhtar got his initial education from Iqra public school, Lalpora and after that completed his twelfth class from higher secondary Kunzer Tangmarg, where he showed his hidden talent of calligraphy when his teacher asked him to prepare a card by hand.

Speaking to ANI, Mukhtar said, "Since my childhood, my handwriting was very good. I used to come first in the class, whether it was Arabic, English or Urdu. I started in 11th grade, when I was studying at Kunzar Khair Secondary. One day, a teacher of Environmental Science, named Mansoor sir, gave m...