“My art unkind, my energy all gone blind;The limbs uneven, the face shallower,Because those who I see are not seen,Those who see me are rude indeed. So blow, blow dear winter, just blow along me!”

Santosh Kalwar is an Indian writer and social activist. She is known for her work on gender justice and women’s rights, particularly through her writing and advocacy for marginalized communities in India. Her perspectives often blend personal narrative with broader social critique.