His work “Catching the bird” got published in the art collection of ”1001 reasons to love the earth” which featured artwork from across the globe published by the Korean govt.
In the year 1999, Mr. Thakur received the “veteran artist honor” by the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society which was presented by the former president of India Shankar Dayal Sharma for his work “Kaala taaveez” which is the highest artist honor felicitated in India.
He also received 3 state academy awards and 5 Lalitkala academy awards which are one of the most reputed titles in the country.
Mr. Thakur also founded and headed the State Art and Craft Society for more than 3 years uniting the artistic souls and channeling the talent of his state.
This helped the art scene to expand and reach deep in and wide out in the country.
Mr. Thakur did around 30 exhibitions including one-man and group shows throughout the country. 3 of his exhibitions in Delhi, were inaugurated by former prime minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi. He also did shows outside the country and has his collections with many eminent personalities and institutions like Michigan University.
He was a regular feature in national weekly magazines like kadambini and Saptahik Hindustan for which, he also designed the cover pages.