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A few slogans, songs and children’s books that the Indian Feminist Kamla Bhasin wrote and popularised

27 September 2021

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Han Meri Behna Khamoshi Ko Todayengee aur naya zamana layengee! (yes my sisters will break the silence and will bring a new epoch!) A feminist song in hindostani (Hindi-Urdu amalgum) written and popularised by Kamla Bhasin was sung at her funeral on September 25, 2021

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on the Azaadi Slogan that the Indian Feminist Kamla Bhasin popularised

Kamla Bhasin also wrote songs for women and children. Seven audio cassettes of these songs were produced by NGOs in India and Pakistan and they were used widely by women’s groups, other social movements, schools etc.

  • Dhammak Dham - Rhymes for children by Kamala Bhasin in Hindi, Urdu, English, Gujarati and Punjabi. UNICEF, New Delhi.

  • Ulti Sulti Mito - a book for children. Published by Kali for Women

  • Ulti Sulti Amma by Kamala Bhasin