- Himmat Shah died at the age of 92.
- He was a renowned Indian artist. He was a core member of Group 1890, an association of modernist artists.
- He is known for slip-casting techniques in terracotta and ceramics and for silver paintings made from plaster, sand, and silver leaf.
- His notable works include bronze heads. He was born in a Jain family in Lothal, Gujarat.
- He studied under Rasiklal Parikh in Ahmedabad.
He received following awards for his works and contributions
- Lalit Kala Akademi National Award (1956, 1962)
- Bombay Art Society Award (1962)
- Jammu and Kashmir University Gold Medal (1961)
- Sahitya Kala Parishad Award (1988)
- Kalidas Samman by Madhya Pradesh Government (2003)