Vidyagauri Nilkanth Indian reformer, educationist and writer. Also, was one of the first female graduate from Bombay province. Married Ramanbhai Nilkanth and together they wrote many articles, books and jointly edited a magazine, Jnanasudha She started the Ahmedabad branch of the All India Women's Conference. She contributed to women’s magazines such as Gunsundari, Streebodh, and Sharada. She had written several essays with light humour as well as biographical sketches. Foram (1955) includes biographical sketches of his relatives and associates which influenced her. He other essay collections are: Grihadipika (1931), Narikunj (1956), Gyansudha (1957). Her miscellaneous essays are included in Hasyamandir. Kaajal Oza Vaidya Author, screenwriter, radio personality and journalist. She has written stories, dialogues and scripts of soap operas and films. She writes columns in several publications and hosts a radio show. She has published several novels and collection of essays and...
Bhavai Bhavai is popular folk theatre from Gujarat with over 700 year of history. The word derives its meaning from combination of two words- bhav meaning emotion and vahini means carrier. Thus, it means the art form that carries emotions . Its original aim was to create awareness and entertainment. Hence, it evolved as a open air theatre, with simple but exxagerated storylines and vernacular humour. One night of performance includes many skits, which are called vesha . Music, dance, and vernacular humour are highlights of any Bhavai vesha. Bhavaiya/Vyas/Nayak community is the main proponent of this theatre. While actors from different background perform the Bhavai today, it was the male members of the Bhavaiya community who were the sole performers most of the history. Story of the Bhavai's origin and creation of Bhavai community dates back to the 14 th century and is credited to the Asait Thakar . Historically, the Bhavaiyya community made its living by relying on the alms ...