Épisodes

  • Arudhati Roy/ Episode 23

    Arudhati Roy/ Episode 23
    May 28 2024

    Arundhati Roy is an Indian author and political activist who is best known for the award-winning novel The God of Small Things (1997) and for her involvement in environmental and human rights causes, which resulted in various legal problems.

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    10 min
  • Vijaya Nirmala / Episode 22

    Vijaya Nirmala / Episode 22
    May 17 2024
    The first woman director in the Malayalam film industry is Vijaya Nirmala. She made her directorial debut in Malayalam cinema with the film "Kavitha" in 1973. Vijaya Nirmala was a prolific actress and director who worked primarily in Telugu cinema but also made significant contributions to Malayalam cinema. Her pioneering efforts as a female director have been a source of inspiration for many in the industry.
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    8 min
  • P.K.Rosy / Episode 21

    P.K.Rosy / Episode 21
    May 12 2024
    A trailblazer who seldom received the respect and recognition she deserved; PK Rosy is an oft-forgotten but all-too-important figure in Indian cinema. Described as the first-ever actress in Malayalam cinema, she acted in J.C. Daniel’s Vigathakumaran (The Lost Child) at a time when social conventions and attitudes kept women far from the silver screen.
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    9 min
  • Dakshayani Velayudhan / Episode 20

    Dakshayani Velayudhan / Episode 20
    May 4 2024
    Dakshayani Velayudhan was an Indian social reformer and activist, known for her significant contributions to the upliftment of marginalized communities, especially women and the Dalit community in Kerala, India. Dakshayani Velayudhan is the First & Only Dalit Woman in India’s Constituent Assembly
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    8 min
  • Annie Mascarene / Episode 19

    Annie Mascarene / Episode 19
    Apr 19 2024
    Annie Mascarene was an Indian independence activist, politician, and lawyer from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Her contributions to India’s freedom struggle and her role in shaping the country’s political landscape are noteworthy.
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    8 min
  • Mary Roy/ Episode 18

    Mary Roy/ Episode 18
    Apr 7 2024
    Mary Roy was an Indian educator and women's rights activist known for winning a Supreme Court lawsuit in 1986 against the gender biased inheritance law prevalent within the SyrianChristian community of Kerala.
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    11 min
  • Sunitha Krishnan / Episode 17

    Sunitha Krishnan / Episode 17
    Dec 24 2023

    Sunitha Krishnan is a formidable force in social activism and human rights, recognized for her unwavering commitment to combatting human trafficking and advocating for the rights of the most vulnerable in society. As a renowned social entrepreneur, she has dedicated her life to bringing about positive change and empowering trafficking survivors. With a compelling blend of compassion and resilience, Sunitha Krishnan stands as a beacon of hope, challenging societal norms and tirelessly working towards a world where the dignity and freedom of every individual are safeguarded. Her impactful work and indomitable spirit inspire others to join the fight against injustice, making her a true catalyst for transformative social change.

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    10 min
  • Haleema Beevi

    Haleema Beevi
    Dec 8 2023
    M. Haleema Beevi was an Indian journalist, social activist, freedom fighter, Islamic feminist, newspaper editor and publisher. She has the unique position of being the proprietor of three women’s periodicals and a general magazine in Kerala. Haleema Beevi was also the president of the Thiruvalla Muslim Women’s Association and an active member of the Muslim Majlis. She worked as a Municipal Councilor at Thiruvalla, Kerala between 1938 and 1945 and was the first Muslim woman to hold that position.
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    9 min