Street Artist Khatra Paints New Urban Mural in Hyderabad Festival

In Hyderabad, a stretch of city wall is getting a striking new look thanks to artist Siddharth Gohil, known as Khatra. As part of the ongoing Wall Art India 2026 festival — a public art event that connects Indian and international muralists — he has transformed the side of the Alliance Française building into a vibrant urban scene that brings the city’s rhythm to life.

Khatra, who grew up fascinated by letterforms and later trained in typography and graphic design, has blended bold colours and layered shapes in this piece to evoke the energy of modern cities. His work isn’t just paint on a surface — it weaves in visual patterns inspired by both Indian and French artistic traditions, creating a sense of movement and dialogue across the wall.

This project is part of the fifth edition of Wall Art India, organised by the Alliance Française network, which is bringing artists from across India and abroad to make public spaces feel more vibrant and inclusive. Alongside Khatra, several other artists are painting murals in Hyderabad and cities across the country, turning everyday walls into places of reflection and colour.

Khatra’s own journey in street art began with graffiti and stencil work, but over the years he has widened his approach to include large murals and studio work, always carrying his love of typography and urban motifs into bigger formats. His new piece in Hyderabad continues that path — inviting passersby to slow down and take in a visual story that belongs to the street itself.