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'''Vitthal Umap''' (15 July 1931 – 27 November 2010) was an Indian folk singer, shahir and social worker from [[Maharashtra]] state. Umap was an [[Ambedkarism|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".<ref>https://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/MAG-samir-paranjape-rasik-article-in-marathi-5473432-NOR.html</ref><br />
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He died while performing at a function in [[Deekshabhoomi]], [[Nagpur]] on 27 November 2010.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.panasianbiz.com/asia/india/vitthal-umap-marathi-folk-artist-dies-at-a-function-in-nagpur/ | title=Vitthal Umap marathi folk artist dies at a function in Nagpur | accessdate=30 August 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101231180734/http://www.panasianbiz.com/asia/india/vitthal-umap-marathi-folk-artist-dies-at-a-function-in-nagpur/ | archive-date=31 December 2010 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all }}</ref> Umap, a follower of [[B. R. Ambedkar|BR Ambedkar]], collapsed while he was onstage at Nagpur’s famous [[Deeksha Bhoomi|Dikshabhoomi]]. He was rushed to a private nursing home where he was declared dead. Born in a [[Mumbai]] [[chawl]] in 1931, Umap struggled for recognition of the neglected folk genres of [[Maharashtra]]. He had toured extensively all over the state to keep alive the folk traditions.<br />
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Umap had won the first prize at the International Folk Music and Art Festival at [[Cork (city)|Cork]], [[Ireland]]. His roles in [[Shyam Benegal]]’s TV series ''[[Bharat Ek Khoj]]'' and [[Jabbar Patel]]’s film ''[[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar (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]]'' two years ago.<br />
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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]].<br />
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After years of wait, Umap was recently given a house under the artistes’ quota.<br />
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At a cultural programme three months ago, a frustrated Umap declared that he was fed up with making innumerable requests to the government. "I don’t think I will get a house in my lifetime," he had said.<br />
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Then chief minister [[Ashok Chavan]] had earlier sanctioned plush houses to many artistes — several of them lower in stature than Umap.<br />
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Then deputy chief minister [[Chhagan Bhujbal]], who was present at the show, vowed that he would get the singer a flat and fulfilled his promise within a fortnight.<br />
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==Awards==<br />
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*Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar : Delhi Govt. 2010<br />
*MATA Purskar for Best actor for Jam bhul Akhyan.<br />
*Republican Party of India on the occasion of Dr.Baba saheb Centenary year awarded "Kalawant Puraskar".<br />
*From akhil bahartiya magazine "ladath Puraskar"1995-96.<br />
*Maharastra sashan sanskritik puraskar1996.<br />
*Shri Sarswati Jondhale Smruti 2000 Lok Vangmay Puraskar.<br />
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== References ==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
*http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/article/04Cmg0q25f9JQ<br />
*http://theindustrymeasure.com/2010/11/27/marathi-folk-artist-vitthal-umap-collapes-dies/<br />
*http://www.indianexpress.com/news/lahuji-vastad-award-for-singer-umap/599649/<br />
*http://vitthalumap.com/#<br />
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[[Category:Singers from Mumbai]]<br />
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[[Category:20th-century Buddhists]]<br />
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[[Category:Social workers from Maharashtra]]<br />
[[Category:Converts to Buddhism from Hinduism]]<br />
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