A firebrand personality, Chary was highly respected by the fraternity for his undying enthusiasm for the art.

 

 

In his condolence message senior print technologist and chairman, Graphic Art Technology & Education Kiran Prayagi said, "Very sorry to hear about the sad demise. He was friendly to everyone irrespective of age, qualification, religion, etc. At Drupa 2000 he was the oldest man walking around."

 

Starting his career as an assistant lecturer in the regional School of Printing Broadway, Chennai, Chary rose in ranks and served at almost all leading print institutes in Chennai including that of a vice principal in the Institute of Printing Technology, Chennai. He is also credited of being instrumental in the recognition and awarding of diploma degree for the first private print education institute, Salesian institute of Graphic Art.

 

 

"KT chary was a person of immense knowledge in printing and an excellent adviser. It is a big loss for the printing world. My hearty condolences to the family," said R Suresh of ST Reddiar. As an academician Chary published several pertinent books for the industry and also founded the Association for Research and Development in Printing. 

 

In a major show of strength Chennai print associations and institutions- MPLA, Print Technologists forum, Institute of Printing Technology, Salesian institute of Graphic Art etc joined hands to mourn the loss. "His role to the chennai print fraternity is irreplaceable and it was our duty to honour his achievements and contribution besides he was someone we all looked up to for his no-nonsense advice and guidance," said P Chander, past president, All India Federation of Master Printers and a key organiser of the meet.

 

Condolence messages poured in from across the country from print personalities like Pankaj Sethi, Govind Bhargava, Tushar Dote who expressed their sadness of the loss.