[1] A pupil of Abanindranath Tagore and Nandalal Bose, Sudhir was known for "Indian style" of painting.

He was influenced by the Tagore family and his classic works include paintings of scenes from Indian mythologies, women, and village life.

Today, the many statues and murals on display at Doon, and frescoes of dancers at the entrance of a local cinema hall, 'The Orient', are a product of his creation.

After returning from Munich, he became the first Arts master at the newly opened The Doon School.

His daughter Shyamoli Khastgir, an environmental activist, once married to architect, Lee Tan (son of Chinese scholar of Santiniketan Tan Yun-Shan) lives in Purba Palli, Shantiniketan.