Kripa

Unknown Heroes

The book is a unique collection of graphic narratives by 16 illustrators from across India, in their distinctive styles, telling stories of 16 forgotten foot soldiers of India’s freedom.

Adapted from P. Sainath’s meticulously collected chronicles, it honours their contributions. Coming from varied regions and communities, speaking different languages and practising diverse beliefs, these not-so-ordinary people were united by one cause – a free India.

This graphic non-fiction is a rich visual document in which text and images communicate powerfully. And now, well after a milestone 75 years of Independence, it is meaningful to bring these stories to young people. It offers a true and complete picture of our hard-earned freedoms and why they need to be defended.

The book is a unique collection of graphic narratives by 16 illustrators from across India, in their distinctive styles, telling stories of 16 forgotten foot soldiers of India’s freedom.

Adapted from P. Sainath’s meticulously collected chronicles, it honours their contributions. Coming from varied regions and communities, speaking different languages and practising diverse beliefs, these not-so-ordinary people were united by one cause – a free India.

This graphic non-fiction is a rich visual document in which text and images communicate powerfully. And now, well after a milestone 75 years of Independence, it is meaningful to bring these stories to young people. It offers a true and complete picture of our hard-earned freedoms and why they need to be defended.

Published by Tulika. Written by P. Sainath and illustrated by Kripa, Aindri C, Allen Shaw, Antara Raman, Kavitha Balakrishnan, Madhuja Mujherjee, Niveditha Subramaniam, Priya Kuriyan, Rajiv Eipe, Priyankar Gupta, Ikroop Sandhu, Bao, Sagar Kolwankar, Satwik Gade and Siddhesh Gautam.