Bishnupada Roy Chowdhury (1910-1978) was a significant figure in modern Indian sculpture, known for his strong grounding in academic realism and portraiture. He trained at the Government College of Art and Craft in Kolkata, where he later went on to teach and influence a generation of artists.

Working primarily in bronze and plaster, Roy Chowdhury developed a practice centred on the human figure, producing portraits and public sculptures marked by careful observation and structural clarity. His work reflects a balance between academic discipline and a sensitivity to character and form.