Scheduled caste talents in Indian cinema

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A cinéaste is a cinema enthusiast or a person involved in filmmaking. Here, the latter is meant. Indpaedia will attempt to record the contribution of scheduled caste actors and filmmakers (in all creative fields, including in the cinematography and music departments). This page awaits information from readers, which may kindly be sent to the Facebook community, Indpaedia.com. All information used will be gracefully acknowledged.

Scheduled caste cineastes in Hindi-Urdu cinema

Chiragh Paswan in Tanveer Khan’s Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011)

Chiragh Paswan in Tanveer Khan’s Miley Naa Miley Hum (2011)

This page is under construction as it seeks information from readers.

Mirasi pop singers

The forum E-Charcha lists the following famous pop singers as

Scheduled Caste/Mirasi

Daler Mehndi

Mika Singh

Wadali brothers

Master Saleem

Hans Raj Hans

Kaler Kanth

Ravidassia/ Chamar

The site Ravidassia lists the following as Famous Chamars in its section:

Arts & Media

Dev Diwana- Punjabi film Writer/Director/Actor

Amar Arshi – Punjabi Singer

Lal Chand Yamla Jatt – Punjabi Singer

Gurmeet Kaur Bawa-Famous Punjabi Singer

Chamkila – Punjabi Singer

Pali Detwalia-Famous Punjabi singer

Manjeet Roopowalia- Famous Punjabi Singer

Miss Pooja – Famous Punjabi singer

Sudesh Kumari – Famous Punjabi singer

Kuldip Rasila – Famous Punjabi singer

Amrita Virk – Famous Punjabi singer

Kaler Kanth – Famous Punjabi Singer

Lakhwinder Lucky-Famous Punjabi Singer

Ranjit Mani-Famous Punjabi Singer

Surinder Heera – Famous Punjabi Singer

Bhujangy Group & Anari Sangeet – First UK Bhangra bands (70’s)

Sant Ram Udassi – Punjabi Poet

Bhulla Ram Chann- Punjabi Poet

Charan Singh Safri – Punjabi Poet

Dev Jassal – Punjabi Poet

Balvir Boparai -Famous Punjabi Singer

Amarjeet Mahey -Artist and Painter From UK

Sahotas Group-Famous Music Group of UK Run by Mukhtar Sahotas and his Brothers

Divya Bharti- Late Bollywood Actress

Poonam Mehmi-Miss India UK also a well-known model in UK

Sonu Nigam - Famous Bollywood Singer