“SaY” it with Inspiration: Daughters of India: Season 3 Episode 4 - Mahadevi Verma
Updated: Aug 3
Mahadevi Verma - The Modern Meera
Mahadevi Varma, was an Indian Hindi-language poet, novelist, activist and a feminist. She is considered one of the four major pillars of the Chhayawadi era in Hindi literature. She has been also addressed as the Modern Meera. Poet Nirala had once called her "Saraswati in the vast temple of Hindi Literature
A Padma Vibhushan she fought for the rights of young girls and women across our country.
Watch her amazing story.
Narrated By: Anaya Deshmukh for Daughters of India.
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Daughters of India is focusing on putting girls at the centre of everything we do and amplify their voices through advocacy and girl-centred initiatives. We are dedicated to girls and young women, supporting over thousands of young people from across India.
Through her experience in the Movement, any and every girl can develop the skills and knowledge that she needs to raise her voice, defend her ideas and contribute to shaping a better world.
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