Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay

Kamala Devi Chattopadhyay (Kamala Devi Dhareshwar) an Indian freedom fighteress, social reformeress, feminist, film actress, writeress, politician.

Ramon Magsaysay Award recipient.

Sangeet Natak Akademi Award recipient.

First woman in India to contest from the Madras Presidency constituency, but despite losing the election, she created history.

For her contributions to promoting handicrafts, UNESCO honored her with an award.

Shantiniketan recognized her with its highest honor, the Desikottama.

She received the prestigious Padma Bhushan and Padma Vibhushan honors.
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