Ramabai Ranade
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| Ramabai Ranade | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 5, 1862 Devarashtre, Satara District, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 1924 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Known for | Womens' Rights, Social Reforms |
| Spouse | Mahadev Govind Ranade |
Ramabai Ranade (Marathi: रमाबाई रानडे) (January 5, 1862 – 1924) was an Indian womens' rights activist.
After marrying Justice Mahadev Govind Ranade, Ramabai studied Marathi and English. Inspired by her husband, she started 'Hindu Ladies Social Club' in Mumbai to develop public speaking among women. Ramabai was also the president of Seva Sadan in Pune. Ramabai devoted her life for the improvement of womens' lives. She wrote her memoirs in a book 'Amachya Ayushyatil Athavani' (Marathi: आमच्या आयुष्यातील आठवणी) [1]
[edit] In popular culture
A 2012 television series on Zee Marathi named Uncha maza zoka depicts life of Ramabai.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ "Diamond Maharashtra Sankritikosh (Marathi: डायमंड महाराष्ट्र संस्कृतीकोश)," Durga Dixit, Pune, India, Diamond Publications, 2009, p. 40. ISBN 978-81-8483-080-4.
- ^ "समाजसुधारक रमाबाई रानडे यांच्या कर्तृत्वाचा ‘उंच झोका’ झी मराठीवर!". Lokasatta. http://www.loksatta.com/old/loksattav2/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=212701:2012-02-24-16-12-31&catid=166:2009-08-11-13-00-15&Itemid=71. Retrieved 11 March 2012.
