It is very difficult to define a character like Sanjiv Nair particularly when we see a rich deposit of qualities that lie within him in a state of extraordinary simplification. His indomitable spirit and will power is astounding that has always helped him twist the most unfavourable and tragic moments in life. I would like to put forth this truth also that he is a victim of his own making as his unassuming and modest countenance has given his adversaries enough liberty to underestimate his enormous capabilities. But it is hardly enough to move him emotionally as I have seen him performing better under extremely difficult situations. I am quoting one of his wonderful lines in which he beautifully sums up his life experience - "Is daur mein acchey aur burey ka ilm nahin hota; koi khushi nahin hoti, koi gham nahin hota" (it is difficult to estimate between the good and bad in this age; now where is the moment for rejoicing or repenting). 

He can be termed as a 'creative powerhouse' and it is baffling to see him in various roles as an Art Historian, Journalist, writer, poet (hindi, urdu, english), cartoonist, photographer, painter and graphic artist. Besides, he is a scriptwriter, playwright, lyricist (writes under the pseudonym "Khayal Dehlvi") of great merit and an entertaining short story writer.

In my opinion, he is probably one of the most honest art critics in the field today who has given a new dimension to 'art writing'. Few can match his wit and versatility in writing and those who have read him will acknowledge the fact. He wrote regularly for the Pioneer's Art Section for almost five years and has contributed to Hindustan Times, Evening News, Statesman, Asian Age, India Perspectives (a pictorial magazine published by the Ministry of External Affairs). He also writes features on Art for Veer Arjun, a Hindi Daily (Sunday supplement).

His in-depth and insightful writing and logical and honest analysis has earned him an enviable reputation as a fiery art critic and his tremendous knowledge on various branches of art provide him a convincing authority. Moreover, he has been gifted with a 'sixth sense' that enables him to read the human mind like a book and this rare quality has enriched his writing that sometimes surprise his subjects also.

He is India's first art critic to publish and edit a bimonthly tabloid on art and culture- Art Explorer which carries serious documentations on people who have been ignored by page 3 ! 

- Rajat Goyal, Photo Editor Art Explorer