The Pen That Immortalised Legends: Remembering Kamala Chandrakant ✍️📖

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The Pen That Immortalised Legends: Remembering Kamala Chandrakant ✍️📖

We bid farewell to Kamala Chandrakant (1940/41 – February 9, 2025), a pioneering storyteller who shaped the childhood of millions. As the first woman scriptwriter of Amar Chitra Katha (ACK), she played a crucial role in bringing India’s rich history, folklore, and mythology to life through her brilliant narratives.

Her timeless works, including classics like Raman of Tenali, Tales from the Mahabharata, and Dasha Avatar, made history accessible and engaging for generations. Her meticulous research and vivid storytelling turned legends into household names, ensuring that India's cultural heritage remained alive in the hearts of millions.

Kamala Chandrakant's work was more than storytelling—it was a bridge connecting young readers to India’s glorious past. She brought forgotten heroines like Savitribai Phule and Rani Lakshmibai into the limelight, ensuring their stories inspired generations.

Her passing at 84 marks the end of an era, but her words will continue to live on, reminding us of the power of literature in shaping history and identity.

Rest in peace, Kamala Chandrakant. Your stories will forever inspire.

Venkataramanan Ramasethu
February 11, 2025

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