Sheetal Sathe
Background
Sheetal Sathe is an Indian folk singer, poet, Shahir (balladeer), and social activist based in Maharashtra. Raised in Pune, she holds a Master's degree in Sociology from Siddhivinayak College. She rose to prominence as a lead performer with the cultural musical troupe Kabir Kala Manch and was featured in Anand Patwardhan's acclaimed documentary Jai Bhim Comrade (2011). Sathe is the co-founder of Navayan Maha Jalsa, a cultural platform, Jalsa Studio, and music initiative alongside her husband, Sachin Mali. H
Address:
Pune / Sangli / Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Occupation:
• Navayan Maha Jalsa (Co-Founder)
• Jalsa Studio
• Kabir Kala Manch (Former Member)
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About: - Sheetal Sathe is an Indian folk singer, poet, Shahir (balladeer), and social activist based in Maharashtra. Raised in Pune, she holds a Master's degree in Sociology from Siddhivinayak College. She rose to prominence as a lead performer with the cultural musical troupe Kabir Kala Manch and was featured in Anand Patwardhan's acclaimed documentary Jai Bhim Comrade (2011). Sathe is the co-founder of Navayan Maha Jalsa, a cultural platform, Jalsa Studio, and music initiative alongside her husband, Sachin Mali. Her musical work and poetry draw from Shahiri traditions, focusing on Ambedkarite philosophy, labor rights, anti-caste awareness, gender equity, and rural and working-class social movements across India.