Dalit Shahirs

Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: Vilas Ghogare sang of Ambedkar with his iktara

Vilas Ghogare portrayed the dreadful life of the workers that he observed up close, since he was a worker himself in Mumbai. He also spoke of his life as a Dalit — a life that he had inherited.

Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: B Kashinand's verses of optimism

Dalit shahir B Kashinand was optimistic, determined and a dreamer of the Prabuddha Bharath (Enlightened Bharath)

Shantanu Kamble passes away: Remembering the power, influence of the Dalit shahir's rebellion

Shantanu Kamble, who was one of the founding members of the Kabir Kala Manch, died on 13 June