Sampat Pal is a renowned Indian social activist best known as the founder of the Gulabi Gang, a women-led movement formed in 2006 in Uttar Pradesh. Born in 1962 in a small village in Bundelkhand, she rose from humble beginnings to become a powerful voice against domestic violence, child marriage, corruption, and injustice faced by rural women. The Gulabi Gang-named after the bright pink saris worn by its membe →
Mira Nair is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker known for bringing powerful, culturally rich stories to audiences around the world. Born on 15 October 1957 in Rourkela, Odisha, she studied at Harvard University before beginning her career in documentary filmmaking. She gained →
Deepa Mehta is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker known for her bold, thought-provoking narratives that explore complex social issues. Born on 15 September 1950 in Amritsar, India, she later moved to Canada and built a distinguished career in global cinema. She is best known for her powerful Elements Trilogy - Fire, Earth, and Water - which addressed themes of gender, identity, partition, and social injustice. Water received an Academy Award nomination for Best Foreign Language Film, bringing internat →