Abdulrahim Appabhai Almelkar (10th October 1920- 12th December 1982) was born in Ahemdabad, Gujarat. He joined Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai and graduated in 1948. In early days of learning he was influenced by works of Bendre and Langhammer. He won the Governor’s award at Bombay Art Society exhibition in 1948 In 1954 he won the Gold Medal of Bombay Art Society.