Dance to Freedom

Author :

A.K. Gandhi

Publisher:

FINGERPRINT PUBLISHING

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Publisher

FINGERPRINT PUBLISHING

Publication Year 2024
ISBN-13

9789358569629

ISBN-10 935856962X
Binding

Hardcover

Number of Pages 392 Pages
Language (English)
Weight (grms) 390
Subject

Anthologies

Dance to Freedom uncovers the untold tales of tawaifs, unrecognized heroes in India's fight for independence. Highlighting their vital contribution to the freedom movement, this book showcases their artistic brilliance and resilience against British oppression. It celebrates their enduring influence on Indian culture and politics, serving as a poignant tribute to these forgotten heroes who, through dance and defiance, made an indelible impact on the struggle for freedom. A must-read, this book unveils the untold stories that shaped India's history. Tawaifs - Pioneers of Dance and Freedom in India Explore the unheard stories of tawaifs—a group often overlooked in the narrative of India's struggle for independence. Delve into their art and how it influenced Indian society, their accepted social status, as well as their unjust treatment and marginalization. An insight into the political, socio-cultural, and historical context of India's independence struggle Highlights how tawaifs broke the boundaries of gender roles and used their art to support the freedom movement. A unique perspective on traditional historical narratives.

A.K. Gandhi

A.K. Gandhi, born in Meerut (U.P.), took retirement from the Indian Air Force in 1995 at a young age and engaged himself as full-time freelance writer and translator. He has written a number of book—his areas of interest being history, social study and grammar, which have been published by prestigious publications. He has written several books for academic purposes, which are taught in several CBSE-medium schools across the country. His articles keep appearing in different newspapers and magazines, including the Janvani and Readers’ Digest, as he writes off and on in them. He also runs two blogs— meerut-amazing.blogspot.in and writerakgandhi.blogspot.in.
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