He developed a love for painting during his early years. His father, Narmadeshwar Prasad Sharma, despite financial difficulties, ensured Kosal had access to art supplies, encouraging his son’s passion. Kosal spent hours creating art, supported by his father’s unwavering belief in his talent. This encouragement shaped his destiny, as his father never pressured him to pursue a conventional career path.

In 6th grade, Kosal started attending regular school. By the 8th and 10th grades, he excelled academically, consistently standing first in his class. This academic success bolstered his confidence, prompting him to explore art education further. His journey led him to Delhi, where he sought admission to art institutions. Unfortunately, he missed the application deadline, leaving him with a year to fill.

Undeterred, Kosal embarked on a self-guided education, spending endless hours wandering through museums, art galleries, and the vibrant by-lanes of Delhi. From the Lalit Kala Akademi to the National Museum, he immersed himself in the world of art, studying sculptures and learning through observation and practice. This immersive approach, rather than textbook learning, shaped his understanding of art. As they say, the right mentor appears when the student is ready, and for Kosal, that moment arrived when he met Sankho Chaudhuri, a doyen of Indian sculpture, at Lalit kala artist studio(Garhi village kala kutir) in Lajpat Nagar.

Sankho Chaudhuri (1916–2006) was an acclaimed Indian sculptor and a key figure in the country’s art scene. A student of Ram Kinker Baij, his work encompassed themes of the female figure and wildlife, with a diverse portfolio of mediums, including large-scale reliefs and mobiles. Chaudhuri completed his fine arts education at Kala Bhavan, Santiniketan, earning distinctions in sculpture.

When Kosal encountered his guru, he recalls being overwhelmed, even forgetting to touch his feet. Instead, he simply said, “In my heart, I have accepted you as my guru. Please teach me.” Recognizing Kosal’s raw talent and dedication, Sankho Chaudhuri invited him for lunch and asked him to sculpt something. Kosal crafted a cow, and the guru immediately saw his potential as a sculptor rather than a painter. Thus began Kosal’s journey under the guru-shishya tradition. Immersed in learning, he trained in stone carving, woodwork, and clay modelling, gaining in a single year what formal education might take years to impart. Living with his guru’s family, Kosal became so engrossed in this learning process that he lost interest in formal college. However, his guru intervened, insisting that a formal degree would be important for his future.

The following year, Kosal secured admission to the Delhi College of Art. Exposure to new techniques, life models, and a diverse peer group expanded his horizons. He graduated as a topper and received a grant from Garhi to continue his artistic journey. To support himself, Kosal began selling small paintings and sculptures while his father contributed as much as he could.

After graduation, Kosal was eager to establish his own studio. He started at Garhi but eventually moved to Laxmi Nagar. To sustain himself financially, he began teaching at Bal Bharati School. His career gained momentum when he was invited to teach as an assistant professor at the College of Art and held his first exhibition at Jehangir Art Gallery.

Despite the commercial pressures artists often face, Kosal stayed true to his inspirations. His renowned bird series, inspired by a pigeon he observed daily outside his small studio, became a signature element of his work. Alongside birds, human figures, whimsical characters, and electronic gadgets also found their way into his creations. Experimenting with materials like stone, wood, and bronze, Kosal described creativity as a meditative process, transcending time and space.

For Kosal, the act of creation is unpredictable—sometimes a piece emerges unexpectedly, while at other times, unfinished works inspire entirely new ideas. This philosophy mirrors his approach to life: fluid, unhurried, and deeply rooted in the present.

In the midst of his artistic journey, Kosal married and became a proud father of a lovely daughter. His family balances his creative needs with practical considerations like financial stability. Now the Head of Sculpture at Triveni Art Gallery, Kosal finds fulfillment in mentoring students and watching them succeed.

Although his name is Kosal, his life is Anand (bliss). Kosal’s outlook on life is simple yet profound. “Each day is a new day,” he says. “I don’t have grand plans or goals. I do what I can today. Creating art is my priority; selling it comes second. I often gift my creations because, for me, how I am as a human being matters most. Our family is small, and with our home and land, I am content. I don’t desire much. I have my guru’s blessings, and that’s enough for me. Helping my students and seeing them thrive gives me immense joy.”

Kosal also finds joy in humor, often sharing jokes—some funny, some with a moral, and others just lighthearted. His wife affectionately calls him a “talkative guy.”

When asked what he would have been if not a sculptor, Kosal simply says, “I would have been a spiritual guru, living amidst nature. That’s all I’ve ever needed, and I’ve never wanted more.”