Kothainayaki Ammal

Overview

Kothainayaki Ammal born Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, India December 1, 1901 (d. 1960). Author of 115 novels; playwright; classical singer and composer; editor; speaker; supporter of Vinoba Bhave's nonviolence efforts. Indian freedom fighter; Gandhian follower; twice imprisoned, once for eight months. (photo http://bit.ly/xKIFaK)