Natak Credits: Writer: prashant janardan katkar Cast: Shahir Sadashiv Bhishe, Ramesh Parse, Datta Shinde, Synopsis Based on the life and achievements of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and his wife Savitribai, this is a socio-political and historical play. Noteworthy about the play is that most actors in it are cleaners of the Pune Municipal Corporation. Although the play has a serious tone, it is presented in the most entertaining manner by incorporating elements of song, dance and drama in it. Mahatma Phule was a social reformer transcending many social barriers of caste and gender. He and his wife initiated education programmes for women and the untouchables. The Phule couple also fought for the rights of workers and farmers. In the contemporary times of social intolerance, farmer suicides and female foeticide, the play becomes more relevant than ever.

2. * BORN ON 11 APRIL, 1827
* BORN ON SATARA, MAHARASHTRA
* OTHER NAME :- MAHATMA PHULE, JOTIBA/ JOTIRAO PHULE….

3. *JOTIRAO PHULE WAS BORN IN 11 APRIL, 1827
* FAMILY CONDITION :- MIDDLE CLASS
* HIS FATHER GOVINRAO CARRIED ON FAMILY
BUSSINESS

4. * Scottish Mission's High School, Pune
* Satyashodhak Samaj ASSOSIATED :- 24 SEPT, 1873

5. *PARENTS:- GOVINDRAO PHULE (FATHER) AND
CHIMNABAI (MOTHER)
* WIFE :- Savitri Phule
* CHILDREN: YASHWANTRAO PHULE (ADOPTED SON)
*PLACE OF BIRTH :- SATARA, MAHARASHTRA

6. •Tritiya Ratna, 1855
•Brahmananche Kasab,1869
•Manav Mahammand (Muhammad)
(Abhang)
•Gulamgiri, 1873
•Satsar Ank 1, June 1885
•Satsar Ank 2, October 1885

7. •Ishara, October 1885
•Satyashodhak Samajokt
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• Mangalashtakasah Sarva Puja-vidhi, 1887
•Sarvajanik Satya Dharma Poostak, April 1889
* Sarvajanic Satya Dharmapustak, 1891

9. * Maharashtrian society at Jyotiba's time was
deeply segregated based on caste.
* His akhandas were based on the abhangs of
Indian saint Tukaram (a Moray Shudra.)
* He saw using Rama as a symbol of oppression
stemming from the Aryan conquest.

10. * Human well being in broder perspective
* Human happiness
* Unity
* equality
* brotherhood

11. * University running by his name
* Pune university has a department of jyotiba phule
* Awards and honours of social activities
* Government department for devolope of depressed
class and castes
* Birthday is celebrated National Equality Day

12. * 1847 study of thomas a scottish school as part
time teacher
* 1855 established a night school
* 1860 helped widow remarriage

14. * 28 nov, 1890
* Age :- 63
* Place of died :- pune