course for international students. Mr. Seiger's generosity apart, Mr. Rao attributed the gift to the influence of noted Canadian animator Barry Parker, who had always encouraged his work.

"With an exposure to international techniques, I would like to specialize in Indian caricatures," he said, hoping also to use his architectural training in films. "I would like to capture the characters I see while traveling in the local trains, The Bombay policeman, the types on Mohammad Ali Road,", mused Mr. Rao, whose interest in animation started when failing Hindi in the 12th standard he was free for a year and joined a course in cartooning.