Ms. Sheela Lucknow, the prodigy, was born in Gorakhpur (U.P.) in 1968. She met with a train accident at the tender age of only and lost both of her arms in the mishap.

She was sent to a local primary school where she proved to be an excellent student and developed the faculty of holding articles with her mouth and feet which, in normal circumstances, would have found their place between her thumb and finger.

Sheela was fond of making photographs and drawing sketches of people and natural scenes right from her childhood. She use to make geometrical diagrams, biological drawings of frogs, birds etc for her friends and even teachers besides preparing her own practical file. Having completed her school education she succeeded in getting admission for a bachelor degree in fine arts. During her school days she participated in many art competitions where she was never a disappointed participant.

Sheela has been a member of MFPA since 1999.