'Legendary': US Traveller Gets Personalised Caricature With Coffee For ₹80 In Kolkata Shop - VIDEO

A visit to a small tea and coffee shop in Kolkata turned into an unexpected souvenir for a traveller from the US. Instead of picking up a conventional keepsake, Markus left with a hand-drawn caricature of himself and a cup of coffee, paying just Rs 80 for both.

Traveller discovers Kolkata artist's unique talent

Markus documented his experience in a video shared online after visiting a local shop run by artist Shyama Prasad Dey. Dey has reportedly been running the establishment for around three decades, where serving beverages goes hand in hand with his passion for drawing caricatures.

While exploring the shop, Markus was drawn to the artwork displayed on its walls. The sketches featured several well-known Indian personalities, including former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly.

What caught Markus's attention even more were photographs showing Dey appearing on the Bengali television show Dadagiri