Episodes

  • Binodini Dasi: A Trailblazer in Male-Dominated Theatre
    Sep 20 2024

    Binodini Dasi, also known as Noti Binodini, was a prominent figure in Bengali theatre. Despite facing unfavorable conditions, she began her acting career at the age of 12. She retired from acting around the age of 23 or 24, during which time she performed nearly 80 roles in various plays. This episode of Magil Panavarun explores how a girl from a humble background pursued a career in the male-dominated theatre field of 19th-century India.

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    7 mins
  • The Life and Influence of Sarvajanik Kaka in 19th Century Maharashtra - Part 2
    Sep 11 2024

    Ganesh Vasudev Joshi, also known as Sarvajanik Kaka, was a prominent social personality from 19th-century Maharashtra. Sarvajanik Kaka began the Swadeshi movement before Mahatma Gandhi and continued to wear khadi until his death. He also encouraged his wife, Saraswatibai, to establish a social organization dedicated to women's empowerment and the fight against caste discrimination.

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    7 mins
  • The Life and Influence of Sarvajanik Kaka in 19th Century Maharashtra - Part 1
    Sep 3 2024

    Ganesh Vasudev Joshi, also known as Sarvajanik Kaka, was a prominent social personality from 19th-century Maharashtra. He played a significant role as a lawyer in the assassination case involving Karnativeer Vasudev Balwant Fadke. Sarvajanik Kaka and his colleagues also established the Sarvajanik Sabha, a social and political organization. This episode of "Magil Panavarun" provides a brief introduction to Sarvajanik Kaka.

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    7 mins
  • Unveiling Gangarambhau Mhaske - A 19th Century Reformer’s Journey - Part 3
    Aug 26 2024

    Alongside his notable educational work for the Maratha community, as well as for deprived castes and girls, Gangarambhau Mhaske was a highly engaged social reformer. He made significant efforts to establish a public library, create a public park, and maintain the drainage system in the Camp area of Pune. This episode of Magil Panavarun explores Gangarambhau Mhaske's social contributions beyond his educational efforts.

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    6 mins
  • Unveiling Gangarambhau Mhaske - A 19th Century Reformer’s Journey - Part 2
    Aug 21 2024

    Gangarambhau Mhaske established the Deccan Maratha Education Association with his colleagues. This organization nurtured aspiring Maratha youth in 19th-century Maharashtra. For this cause, Gangarambhau received financial support from Sayajirao Maharaj of Baroda and Chatrapati Shahu Maharaj of Kolhapur.This episode of "Magil Panavarun" into the historical significance of the notable educational work of Gangarambhau Mhaske.

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    8 mins
  • Unveiling Gangarambhau Mhaske - A 19th Century Reformer’s Journey - Part 1
    Aug 14 2024

    Gangarambhau Mhaske was an influential personality from 19th-century Maharashtra. Coming from a humble background and facing significant struggles to complete his education, he later became a renowned lawyer. Most importantly, Gangarambhau made extraordinary efforts to advance the education of Maratha youth. This episode of "Magil Panavarun" delves into the untold story of the social reformer Gangarambhau Mhaske.

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    8 mins
  • Echoes of Resistance: The Stories of Bhagat Singh and His Supporters
    Aug 7 2024

    This episode of Magil Panavarun explores the relationship between the martyr Bhagat Singh and Nasim Mirza Changezi within the context of the Indian freedom struggle. It also highlights how Maulana Habib-ur-Rehman Ludhianvi sheltered Bhagat Singh's family after his death sentence.

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    7 mins
  • A Case Against Jadunath Maharaj
    Jul 29 2024

    Karsandas Mulji was a journalist and social reformer from the 19th century. He won a notable legal case against Jadunath Maharaj, a priest from a specific community within the Vaishnav Sampraday. Karsandas Mulji spoke out against the immoral and lustful rituals practiced by Jadunath Maharaj. This episode of Magil Panavarun delves into Karsandas Mulji’s struggle in the fields of journalism and social reform.

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    9 mins