Dakxinkumar Bajrange (Chhara) is an award-winning filmmaker, playwright, and activist from the Chhara De-notified Tribes of Ahmedabad, India.
Akshay Khanna is a Delhi-based Social Anthropologist, theatre practitioner, International Development Consultant and amateur chef, with training in Law and Medical Anthropology.
Alice Tilche is an anthropologist, curator, and filmmaker whose work explores the relationship between art and activism. She is Associate Professor in Anthropology and Museum Studies at the University of Leicester, where she co-directs CRIA, a hub for arts-centred and community-led research.
Anish Garange is song and music composer, poet and Background Music Director for the project.
Atish Indrekar is a performer and researcher for the project. Atish is a senior Member of Budhan Theatre and a renowned Theatre activist.
Chetna Rathod is a researcher and performer for the project . She is a senior member of Budhan theatre where she has been working for the last 15 years.
Keyur is an emerging filmmaker, editor and cinematographer. He teaches cinematography to the participants in the current project. He has directed a short documentary and is now working as an associate director on a feature length documentary. In addition, he is documenting the oral history of the Chharas.
Kushal Batunge is the editor for the project. Kushal has been associated with Budhan Theatre for more than 10 years. He is an award winning filmmaker, with expertise of directing and film editing. He recently won, Let’s doc seed grant, Ford Foundation and the Cherrypix Movies Award for the DocEdge 2020 pitch.
Ruchika Kodekar is a performer, writer and anchor for the podcast project. Ruchika is an award winning actress and Drama School Graduate from Gujarat College. She has been working with Budhan Theatre for the last 10 years.
Siddhart Garange is a performer and researcher for the project. Siddhart has been working as an actor for Budhan Theatre for the last 15 years.
Yashodara is a filmmaker, producer, and educator committed to using storytelling as a tool for visibility and social change.
Bhavin is a social worker and theatre practitioner from Bavla village, Ahmedabad district, Gujarat.
Gayatri Dhobi is a 22-year-old theatre actor based in Ahmedabad with four years of active stage experience.
Hardik Patel is a freelance journalist and filmmaker with an MA in Journalism & Mass Communication.
Dr. Jharna Pathak (fmjharna@gmail.com) is a developmental feminist and social scientist, serving as Director In-charge and faculty member at the GIDR and Secretary of AWAG.
Kunal is a theatre artist, researcher, and social activist with eight years of experience using theatre as a catalyst for social transformation.
P Mujib Rehman is a highly motivated leader who is skilled in leading successful projects and teams. A graduate in computer applications, his passions are social work and graphic design.
Having joined the Adivasi Academy at its inception way back in 1998, Nagin Rathwa has long experience of working for Adivasi Development. He has been part of community work in the villages of Chhota Udepur district and is presently the PRO at the Academy.
Nazima Parveen is a Project Manager at the Andaman and Nicobar State Data Centre in Port Blair, South Andaman.
Naru, hailing from Dabla Gaon in Jaisalmer, is a trailblazer within the Kalbeliya community.
Nisha, a spirited 22-year-old hailing from the enchanting city of Jodhpur, is on the verge of completing her final year of a Bachelor's degree and is also pursuing Nursing.
Preeti, hailing from Reckong Peo in Kinnaur, is an individual driven by a deep connection to her community and a passion for storytelling.
Priya, a mother of two, is completing her Bachelor of Arts, with plans to pursue a Masters degree.
Extremely dedicated to the well-being and good health of the Adivasi and rural residents of the area, Rajendra Varia is a key member of the Adivasi Academy's Prakriti Health Centre.
Belonging to south Gujarat, Rekha Chaudhari made Adivasi Academy her home more than a decade back.
Sajida Zubair, who lives in the pristine archipelago of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, stands as a beacon of motivation and strength.
Salim resides in Port Blair, where he leads a multifaceted life as a media designer and dedicated social worker.
A post-graduate in Sociology, Sanjay Rathwa is passionate about picking new skills and has learnt book designing, film making and editing over the years.
Shekhar, a resident of Kalpa, dedicates his days to farming, nurturing the land with care and tending to its bountiful harvests.
