Vitthal Umap
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| Born | 15 July 1931 Sangamner Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 27 November 2010 (aged 79) |
Vitthal Umap (15 July 1931 – 27 November 2010) was an Indian folk singer, shahir and social worker from Maharashtra state.[1][2] Umap was an Ambedkarite and Buddhist. To illustrate B. R. Ambedkar's philosophy to the people, he wrote the song-books "Mazi Vani Bhimacharani" and "Mazi Aai Bhimai".[3]
Early life and career
[edit]Vitthal Umap, born on 15th July 1931, in a Dalit family in a chawl in Naigaon, central Mumbai, was drawn to the Ambedkar movement from a young age.[4] He started singing at the age of eight.[5] During Umap's childhood, B. R. Ambedkar was actively engaged in social reform movements. As Umap grew older, he contributed to society through folk songs and Padnatya (verse dramas). These forms of artistic expression were utilized as tools for social awareness and mobilization.[6] Umap worked to highlight Maharashtra's neglected folk traditions and traveled across the state to promote them.[7]
He composed music for several films, serials and dramas. He was also a part of popular stage shows Khandobacha Lagin, Gadhwacha Lagna, Jambhool Akhyan and Me Marathi.[citation needed]
Umap had won the first prize at the International Folk Music and Art Festival at Cork, Ireland.[8] His roles in Shyam Benegal’s TV series Bharat Ek Khoj and Jabbar Patel’s film Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar won him further laurels. He was nominated for the best actor's award for his performance in a Marathi film Tingya.[citation needed]
Death
[edit]Vitthal Umap passed away due to heart attack while performing at a function at Dikshabhoomi, Nagpur, on 27 November 2010. Umap collapsed onstage and was rushed to a private nursing home, where he was declared dead.[9][10]
Awards
[edit]- Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar – 2009 (Awarded in 2010) by Sangeet Natak Akademi, Government of India[11]
- MATA Purskar for Best actor for Jam bhul Akhyan.
- Republican Party of India on the occasion of Dr.Baba saheb Centenary year awarded "Kalawant Puraskar".
- From akhil bahartiya magazine "ladath Puraskar"1995-96.
- Maharastra sashan sanskritik puraskar1996.
- Shri Sarswati Jondhale Smruti 2000 Lok Vangmay Puraskar.
References
[edit]- ^ Mandpe, Dr. Asha (7 August 2010). "Promoting Maharashtra's traditional folk arts". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Lokshahir Vithal Umap: The Hero of his Folk : www.MumbaiTheatreGuide.com". www.mumbaitheatreguide.com. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "आंबेडकर चळवळीची कव्वालीयात्रा". Divya Marathi. 4 December 2016.
- ^ "It could be my last public appearance,Umap had told family". The Indian Express. 28 November 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ Bhirvandekar, Harshada. "Shahir Vitthal Umap Birthday: वयाच्या अवघ्या ८व्या वर्षी विठ्ठल उमप यांनी केली होती गायनाला सुरुवात! वाचा..." Hindustan Times Marathi (in Marathi). Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ TwoCircles.net (26 July 2016). "Vitthal Umap: A versatile folk artist who will be remembered for his enthusiasm". TwoCircles.net. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ Jore, Dharmendra (27 November 2010). "Folk singer Shahir Umap dies during performance". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Review: Mumbai Murmurings; 213 Tiny Tales of Theatre by Ramu Ramanathan". Hindustan Times. 15 June 2024. Archived from the original on 21 July 2024. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Folk artist Vitthal Umap collapses on stage, dies". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Umap lived for theatre and died for it". The Times of India. 28 November 2010. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
- ^ "Sangeet Natak Akademi award for Vyjayanthi". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 7 February 2025.
Further reading
[edit]- Maitreya, Yogesh (18 September 2018). "Dalit shahirs of Maharashtra: How Vithhal Umap strove to keep the art form alive". Firstpost.
External links
[edit]- "Lahuji Vastad Award for singer Umap". Archived from the original on 16 January 2011.
- Official website