A Life of Art
After teaching Sociology at L.J.N.J. College, Veenatai leaves academia and founds the Veena Mhatre Institute of Creative Arts.
Inaugurated by the legendary actress Nargis Dutta — a landmark moment for the institute.
Second exhibition inaugurated by Mr. Horino, Consul General of Japan. Veena Mhatre becomes a life member of the Indo-Japanese Association.
Begins teaching Bonsai at the Indo-Japanese Association's Pune branch, spreading her expertise across Maharashtra.
Honoured as Women Entrepreneur by Marathi Vyapari Mitra Mandal. Featured among 100 entrepreneur women in the book "Shata Nayika".
Ghatkopar Women's Association honours Veenatai as a Women Entrepreneur on International Women's Day.
Inaugurated by Ex-MLA & Mayor of Bombay Dr. Ramesh Prabhu.
"Bonsai for Everyone" launched and every copy sold on the same day. Exhibition on 12 January 2025 inaugurated by MLA Shri Parag Alavani, with 75 student participants.
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