Well-known contemporary artist and sculptor, Chintan Upadhyay, accused of killing his estranged wife Hema Upadhyay and her lawyer Haresh Bhambhani, has been painting his pains in Thane Central jail, where he has been since December 2015.

Thane Central jail Superintendent Harshad Ahirrao said he has been painting and training prisoners for a long time. "His work has impressed prison authorities. Nearly two months ago, we started a workshop for inmates where Chintan trains 20 prisoners. Prison authority provides canvas and other materials. Most of the prisoners started dabbling in art under his supervision. Half a dozen have become experts," said Ahirrao.