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Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (3 April 1903 – 29 October 1988) was an Indian social reformer. She has worked for the promotion of Indian handicrafts, handlooms, and theatre in independent India to uplift the socio-economic standard of Indian women.
Born in Mangalore, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was the first woman to run for a legislative seat in India, in the Madras provincial elections. As a social reformer, she played a crucial role in bringing back handicrafts, theatre and handlooms to help in uplifting the socio-economic status of the Indian women.
Dec 7, 2015 · Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (1903-1988) was a freedom fighter, social reformer and was driving force behind renaissance of Indian handicrafts, handlooms and theatre in post-independence India. She was born in Mangalore in 1903 in an orthodox aristocratic family.
Apr 3, 2017 · A rare woman whose vision gifted India so many of its iconic cultural institutions, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay's amazing story remains little-known in India. A freedom fighter, social activist, and free-thinking feminist all rolled into one, Kamaladevi’s ideas continue to remain relevant even today.
Apr 3, 2018 · A freedom fighter, actor, social activist, art enthusiast, politician and feminist rolled into one, Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay’s left a massive mark in Indian culture and yet her contributions are little remembered and is virtually unknown outside India.
Nov 7, 2024 · Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay (1903-1988) - She was a freedom fighter and a social reformer. She returned to India from London in 1923 and joined Seva Dal. - She had a close association with Margaret Cousins, the founder of the All India Women's Conference (AIWC).
Jul 8, 2024 · Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was a braveheart, an ardent freedom fighter, a social reformer and an advocate of Indian handlooms, handicrafts, theatre and cooperative movements. She was a feminist at heart and has worked tirelessly for the upliftment of women and craftsmanship.
Oct 12, 2024 · Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay blazed a trail through India’s freedom struggle, challenging conventions and fighting for women’s rights. She pushed for a broader vision of freedom that...
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was a woman of many parts - a freedom fighter, social activist and actor to name a few. She was born in a Saraswat family on 3 April 1903. But above everything, she is remembered for her phenomenal role in reviving the traditional handicrafts of India during the post independence era.
Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay was an extraordinary woman who lived in extraordinary times and made full use of her innate potential to change and shape events for a better India.
