Google's Cartoon Doodle Celebrates Beloved Indian Illustrator Mario de Miranda's 90th Birthday Monday May 02,2016

Commemorating what would have renowned cartoonist Mario de Miranda's 90th birthday, Google has posted an illustrative doodle on its homepage on Monday May 02,2016

Miranda had not formally studied Art and started his career as a cartoonist for The Times of India and The Illustrated Weekly of India in 1953 and also illustrated numerous books including Inside Goa, A family in Goa, and The Open Eyes.

His works were inspired by the bustling city of Mumbai and often featured complex, multi-layered scenes with each character maintaining its individuality.

The beloved illustrator had also been invited to sketch and exhibit in many countries including the US, Japan, Germany, Spain, and France.

He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1988, the Padma Bhushan in 2002 and All India Cartoonists's Association, Bangalore, honoured him with a lifetime achievement award. He was posthumously awarded the Padma Vibhushan on 4 April 2012.

Guest doodler Aaron Renier, who is also a comic artist, has created today's doodle. The doodle is inspired by Mario's work and picked on his most popular style - flat with criss-crossing interactions

In honour of the cartoonist, the doodle shows a rich litany of people, each unique in their perspective.