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Jayesh Jeevibahen Solanki
Jayesh Jeevibahen Solanki (11 May 1980 – 28 October 2020) was a Cultural activist, Gujarati language poet, singer, actor, theatre activist, editor; he was known for his poetry recitation of some significant poems from Dalit literature. He also edited protest songs and published a book 'Andolan Ke Geet' and his contribution in Gujarati Dalit literature with his poetry collection namely 'Valaank' (2020) which was published after his death by 'Lokvacha' publication with the efforts of his friends.

Early Life
Jayesh Jeevibahen Solanki was born in Bhuvaldi, a village in Daskroi Taluka of Ahmedabad district, in the Indian state of Gujarat. His birth name was Jayeshbhai Bhikhabhai Solanki but as a strong supporter of the feminist movement, he put his mother's name Jeevibahen after his name in public.

Works
He failed in 10th standard and started working as a labour in a chemical factory. In 2003, After communal riots in Gujarat, he has started working as a rapporteur in 'Samvedan Sanskrutik Manch' in which he trained under Hiren Gandhi and Saroop Dhruv. He has specially trained in ' Theatre of the Oppressed' by Sanjay Ganguly in the workshops which is organised by 'Samvedan Sanskrutik Manch'.

Plays

 * Ram ke Naam


 * Yeh Dil Mange more
 * Antarrashtriya Bhuvo
 * Suno Nadi Kya Kaheti Hai
 * Ghar
 * Ek Rakabi Footi
 * Mega City me Mach Gaya Shor
 * Aisa Kyon?
 * Hum
 * Phir Bhi
 * Hava ni ek Laher
 * Vikaas
 * Dival ane Darvaja
 * Shahar me Kavita, Kavita me Shahar

Films

 * Ulgulaan (2006)
 * Pintoo aur Uske 99 Dost (2011)

Una protest
He was played a significant part in Una protest, which took shape after the attack on Dalit men in Una village in Saurashtra region of Gujarat by claimed members of a cow protection group, protests broke out across Gujarat. Jignesh Mevani led the protest march called Dalit Asmita Yatra from Ahmedabad to Una, which culminated on 15 August 2016 and was attended by some 20,000 Dalits. He recites two significant Dalit poems from Una Stage that video got viral from that day. After that 'Dalit camera' interviewed his journey in his house.

He wrote poetry based on Dalit experience and resistance, exploitation, discrimination and segregation on the basis of Class, Caste, Gender, Race, Religion and resist all inequalities prevailing in the society. His poetry collection namely 'Valaank' (2020) which was published after his death by 'Lokvacha'.

Death
He died in young age (40 years) on 28 October 2020 at his house in Bhuvaladi village by committing suicide.