Dr. Kavita Ashok Gagarani Assistant Professor in History, New College, . E-mail : [email protected]

Address (Residential) : D/o. Shri. Ashok Gagarani

T/2, Krishna Celebrity, Park, Kolhapur-03.

Address (Office) : The New College, Peth, Kolhapur-416002 and .

Contact : 9764469908 (Mobile). 0231-2663798 (Resi).

Date of Birth : 30th July. 1969.

Academic Qualifications :

1. B. A. History, Second Class, 1989-, Kolhapur 2. M.A. (Medieval Indian History) Second Class, 1991-Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 3. M. Phil. (Rise and Growth of Film Industry in of Kolhapur) A grade, 1994-Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 4. Ph.D. History (“Film Industry of Kolhapur : A Historical Study") 2004-Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Career Profile :

1. Administrative Career : Research Assistant (From 07th March, 1996 to 03rd July, 2008). Department of History, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. 2. Academic Career : Assistant Professor in History (Since 04th July, 2008) Credits :

1. Teaching : (Visiting/Guest Faculty) . L.A.D. College for woman of Arts, Comm. & Science, , (B.A.–August to October, 1995) . , Kolhapur. (B.A. – 28.07.1993 to 22.04.1994 ) . Department of Journalism and Communication, (Film Journalism), Shivaji University, Kolhapur. (B.J.C.-1997 -98, 1998-99, 2001-02 , 2003-04, 2008-09, 2009-10) . Department of History Shivaji University, Kolhapur. (M.A. -2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06, 2006- 07, 2007-08 ) . Department of History, Annasaheb Dange Collage, Hatkananagale, Dist-Kolhapur. (M.A.- 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13) . Open University, & Mahaveer College, Kolhapur jointly organized M. Phil. Course, 2008-09. 2. University Examinations: . Guide (M. Phil and Ph.D.)

3. Conference/ Seminar :

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Participation Paper Presentation Paper Publication International : 10 International : 09 International : 05 National : 22 National : 19 National : 11 State : 19 State : 17 State : 12 Details of Seminars / Conferences – Participation and Paper Presentation and Publication and Publication.

. International : 1. Participated in International Conference jointly organized by Department of History and Chh. Shahu Maharaj Center for Studies of History, Shivaji University, Kolhapur in December 2005 and presented a paper entitled “Film Industry of Kolhapur and Women : A Critical Study (1920-1960)’’ 2. Participated in three day International Seminar on Making of the Mahatma, Organized by Center of Gandhi an Studies, Shivaji University, Kolhapur. (India) on 10th, 11th and 12th March 2011. 3. Participated in three day International Seminar on Challenges before Women Entrepreneurship in South Asia, Organized by Kamala College, Kolhapur on 25th, 26th and 27th March 2011 and presented a research paper entitled “Women Entrepreneurship Development : A Special Focus upon Policies of KSFC.” 4. Participated in three day International Conference on Part and present organized by Abasaheb Garware College, on 27th, 28th and 29th January 2011 and person ted a research paper entitled “Buddhist Caves in Kolhapur Region.” 5. ‘A Study of Swatantrapur Open Colony’, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research, 2014. (Published) 6. ‘A Study of Emerging Cultural Trends in Princely State of Kolhapur’, Aayushi International Interdisciplinary Research Journal, 2017. (Published) 7. ‘A Study of Bhalji Pendharkar’s Historical Films’, Third World Studies, 2016. 8. ‘The Making of Do Ankhe Barah Hath’ Multidisciplinary International Research Conference, 2015. (Published) 9. ‘Problems of Farmers : Real to Reel’, International Seminar organized by Shri Shahaji College, Kolhapur, 2018. (Published) 10. ‘A Study of Mythological Films of Kolhapur Film Industry’ IGCCIA and Devchand College, , 2018. (Published) . National : 1. Participated in Indian History Congress Session held at Mysore in December 2003 and Presented a paper entitled “Film Industry of Kolhapur : A Historical Significance.” (Published) 2. Participated in National Conference organized by Mahaveer Adhyasan Centre, Shivaji University, Kolhapur in March 2006 and presented a paper entitled “Contribution of V. Shantaram to film Industry.” (Published) 3. Participated in Indian History Congress held at Calicut in March 2007 and presented a paper entitled “Do Ankhe Barah Hath : Real to Reel.” 4. Participated in two day National Workshop and Research Methodology and Trends with special reference to Medieval India Organized by Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Centre for

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studies of Maratha History and Development of History, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 16th and 17th January 2009. 5. Participated in one day National seminar on Recent studies in South Indian History jointly organized by Department of History and Chh. Shahu Maharaj Centre for studies of Maratha History, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 3 to 5 March 2010 and presented a paper entitled “Royal patronage and Film Industry in Kolhapur.” 6. Participated in two day National Seminar on Relevance of Sallekhana in the Modern World organized by Bhagwan Mahaveer Chair for Jain Studies on 08th and 09th March 2010. 7. Participated in two day National Conference on “The Role of Language in Mass Media” organized by Vivekanand College, Kolhapur on 04th and 05th February 2011 and presented a paper on “Changing Language of Marathi films due to technical progress.” (Published) 8. Participated in National Seminar on “Maharani Tarabai and Her Times” organized by Department of History and Chh.. Shahu Maharaj Center for Studies of Maratha History, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 18th and 19th March 2011 and presented a paper entitled “Projection of Maharani Tarabai in the film medium.” 9. Participated in National Seminar on “Translation” organized by SGM College, on 12th and 13th March 2011 and presented a paper on “Use of Translation.” 10. Participated in two day National Conference organized by Institute of Management Studies and Research, on 04th and 05th 2012 and presented a paper on “An Empirical Study of Women Entrepreneurs.” (Published) 11. Participated IN TWO DAY National Seminar on “Western India in Transition” organized by Department of History and Chh. Shahu Maharaj Center for Studies of Maratha History, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 15th and 16th February 2013. 12. Participated in two day National Conference organized by Vivekanand College, Kolhapur on “Role of Forts in History” on 27th and 28th October 2013 and presented a paper on “Fort Development Circuit Plan of M.T.D.C.” 13. ‘Different Sources of Finance for Marathi Film Making’, Marathi Films 2014. (Published) 14. ‘Film Industry of Kolhapur : A Historical Study 1920-60’ Journal of Historical Research in Deccan, 2014. (Published) 15. ‘Economic Development of Contemporary ’, Mahavidyalay, Miraj, 2014. (Published) 16. ‘Films and Independence Movement’, Shree Shahaji College, Kolhapur, proceedings 2014. (Published) 17. ‘Contribution of Baburao Painter to the Film Industry, Indian History’, 2014. (Published) 18. ‘Changing Realities of Women in Marathi Film Industry : A Historical Perspective’, Women Empowerment 2015. (Published) 19. ‘Contribution of Prabhat Film Company’ Satara Itihas Sanshodhan Mandal, 2017. (Published) 20. ‘Fort Circuit Development Plan of MIDC’, Vivekanand College, Kolhapur, 2013. 21. ‘Marathi Films Depicting the Problems of the Farmers’, Department of History, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2015. 22. ‘Ek Kartabgar Stri : Anubai Ghorpade’ (Joint Paper), National Seminar Organized by Vivekanand College, Kolhapur in 2016.

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. State : 1. Participated in Shivaji Vidyapeeth Itihas Pradhyapak Parishad held at Phaltan in 1997 and presented a paper entitled “Rise and Fall of Maharashtra Film Company : A Critical Study.” (Published) 2. Participated in Shivaji Vidyapeeth Ithihas Parishad h\held at in February 2006 and presented a paper eneitled “Savkari Pash : Ek Janjagran.”(Published) 3. Participated in Shivaji Vidyapeeth Itihas Parishd held at Mahaveer College, Kolhapur in January 2007 and presented a paper entitled “Contribution of Prabhat Film Company in the Growth of Kolhapur Film Industry.” (Marathi) (Published) 4. Participated Shivaji University History Conference, Atapadi College, Atapadi held in February 2008 and presented a paper entitled “Khule Karagragh te Do Ankhen Barah Hath : Ek Pravas.” (Published) 5. Participated in Shivaji University History Conference held at S.G.M. College, Karad on 13th & 14th February 2010 and presented a paper entitled “Malik Mahammad Jayasi’s ‘Padmavat’ : History and Spiritualism.” (Published) 6. Participated Shivaji University History Conference held at Sahakar Bhushan S. K. Patil College, on 08th and 09th February 2009. 7. Participated in the State Level Symposium on Women Empowerment organized by Shri. Pancham Khemaraj Mahavidyalaya, on 17th and 18th February 2010 and presented a research paper on “Women Empowerment.” 8. Partcipated in Shivaji University History Conference held at Dahiwadi College, Dahiwadi on 17th and 18th February 2011 and presented a paper on “Alte Gavache Itihasite Mahatva.” (Published) 9. Participatyed in Akhil Maharashtra Itihas Conference organized by Yashwantrao Chavan Warana College, Warananagar on 12th and 13th November 2011 and presented a paper on “Ayodhyecha Raja te Shwas : Ek Abhyas.” (Published) 10. Participated in Satara Itihas Sanshodhan Mandal Conference held at SGM College, Karad on 12th October 2012 and presented a paper on “Contribution of Yashwantrao Chavan in establishment of M.I.D.C.” (Published) 11. Participated in Shivaji University History Conference held at Shahaji College, Kolhapur on 11th and 12th February 2012 and presented a paper entitled “Namo Technology : A Historical Perspective.” (Published) 12. Participated in Manasashastra Parishad held at Mahaveer College, Kolhapur and presented a paper on 23rd & 24th November 2012 “Atapadichi Khuli Vasahat : Gunhegharana Sudharnyacha Ek Adarsh Paryay.” 13. Participated in Satara Itihas Conference held at Umbraj College, Umbraj on 17.10.2013. 14. Contribution of Yashwantrao Chavan in the establishment of MIDC, Shanshodhan, 2014 (Published) 15. Participated in Marathi Manasshastra Parishad, New College, Kolhapur and presented a paper entitled ‘Positive Personality Developments Youth and Films’, 2015 (Published) 16. Participated in Satara History Conference and presented a paper entitled ‘Amir Khusro’s contribution to History Writings’, 2015 (Published) 17. Participated Shivaji University Sociology Conference and presented a paper entitled ‘Film Society Movement’, 2015.

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18. Participated Shivaji University History Conference, and presented a paper entitled ‘Leela Pendharkar : A Pioneering Actress on Indian Screen’, 2017. 19. Participated in Digital Week organized by The New College, Kolhapur and presented a paper on ‘Use of Digital Technology in History Teaching’ on 10th October 2015.

4. UGC sponsored Orientation / Refresher Courses:

1. Rfresher Programme University, Goa 30.04.2012 to 21.04.2012 2.Orientation Programme Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P 21.02.2013 to 20.03.2013 3.Refresher Programme Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P 27.06.2014 to 17.07.2014 4.Shortterm Course Human Resource 04.08.2016 to 12.08.2016.

5. Books Published :

. XI History Textbook, June 2013 (Member of Authors Panel) Maharashtra State Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board, Pune. . M.A.-II, Distance Education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, One Chapter in Paper “Tourism Application” March 2012. . M.A.-I, Distance Education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Book Edited “Polity and Administration Medieval India” (ed) November 2013. . Shramik Pratishthan, Kolhapur, entitled ‘Kalamaharshi Baburao Painter’ (Marathi), 2016. . B.A.-III, Political History of Medieval India (edi), Distance Education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2015. . B.A.-III, History of Modern Maharashtra (One Chapter), Distance Education, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2015.

6. Projects :

Funding Agency No. of Projects Research Projects National Film Archives of India, Pune, Maharashtra 01 Completed University Grants Commission, New Delhi 01 Completed

7. Life Member :

. Shivaji University History Conference. . Satara Itihas Mandal.

8. Extension Activities :

. Examiner for Elocution Competition – District Women and Child Development Department, Kolhapur, 26th November 2009. . Examiner for State Level Elocution Competitions : 1. Sadashivrao Mandalik College, , 04.10.2008. 2. Rajarshi Shahu College, Rukadi, 06.02.2009. 3. Mahaveer College, Kolhapur, 09.10.2010. 4. Dr. Ghali College, , 22.08.2012. 5. Shivaji University, Youth Festival, Satara, 01.10.2012.

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. Coordinator of the Competitive Examination Guidance Centre, New College, Kolhapur since July 2012-2015. . News Paper Articles : Contributed 60 articles on various subjects. . Foreign Tours : Visited eleven European Countries in May 2009, Nepal in May 2013, Bhutan in May 2019.

9. Outreach Activities :

. Invited Talks : 1. Gave a talk on ‘Status on Women in Present Society’ at ITI, Kolhapur on 08th March, 2005. 2. A Series on Kolhapur Film Industry was broadcast on Kolhapur Radio Akashwani (FM) during February-March 2006. 3. Delivered two lectures as in UGC Refresher Course conducted by Department of Sociology, Shivaji University, Kolhapur during 01st to 22nd February 2006. 4. Delivered a speech on ‘Tilak and Agarkar’ at V.S. Khandekar School, Kolhapur on 05th August 2006. 5. Gave a talk on ‘Contribution of Lokmanya Tilak in Freedom Struggle’ at Kolhapur High School, Kolhapur on 01st August 2008. 6. Gave a talk on ‘Career Opportunities in History’ at Swami Vivekanand College, Kolhapur on 13th September 2008. 7. Delivered a speech on ‘G.D. Madgulkar and Film’ at Madgul, Tal-, Dist- on 14th December 2009. 8. Delivered a speech on ‘Film Industry of Kolhapur’ at Senior Citizen Club, ‘Virangula’, Kolhapur on 18th January 2010. 9. Gave a talk on ‘Netaji Subhashchandra Bose’ at Junior College of Education, Petala, Kolhapur on 21st January 2010. 10. Delivered a speech on ‘Chh. Shivaji Maharaj’ on 19th February 2010 at Kalamba Girls School, Kolhapur. 11. Inaugurated the special wall paper issued entitled ‘Rajmudra’ published by Deptt. of History, SGM College, Karad on 03rd September 2011. 12. Guided the students of Film and Theatre Academy, Bhalji Pendharkar Cultural Academy, Kolhapur on 17th December 2011. 13. Gave a talk at Jaywantrao Awale College, on 13th January 2012 under CLUSTER Scheme. Topic “Role of Media in Projection of History.” 14. Delivered speech on ‘Women Empowerment’ organized by ASC College and Samajwadi Prabodhini, Ichalkaranji on 09th March 2012. 15. Gave a talk on ‘Save a Baby Girl’ on 03rd January 2012 at Chuye. 16. Gave a talk on ‘Making of the “Do Ankhen Barah Hath” at Centre for Gandhian Studies, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 14th August 2012. 17. Gave a talk on ‘Swami Vivekanand’ on 12th January 2013 in NSS Camp of Mahaveer College, Kolhapur organized at Pohale, Dist-Kolhapur. 18. Delivered a speech at Maharashtra Kamgar Mandal, Kolhapur on ‘Problem of Growing Population”. 19. Inaugurated ‘Sachetan Mandal’ of Venutai Chavan College, Karad on 31st August 2013.

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20. Delivered a Lecture on ‘Medieval Indian History’ organized by Department of History, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 18th January 2014. 21. Delivered a Speech as Resource Person on ‘Social Reform Movements and Marathi Films’ at Sadashivrao Mandlik College, Murgud on 13th February 2014. 22. Gave a Lecture in the workshop on ‘Tourist Places and Job Opportunities in ’ organized by Shree Shahaji Chhatrapati College, Kolhapur on 12th October 2013. 23. Worked as Session President of Satara Itihas Sanshodhan Mandals Conference, Umbraj on 17th October 2013. 24. Worked as Comparer for the Guest Lecture at Department of History, Shivaji University, Kolhapur on 19th November 2014. 25. Delivered a Lecture on Communication and Interaction in Zilla Parishad, Kolhapur on 24th March 2014. 26. Resource Person (CLUSTER), ‘Social Relevance of Art and Society’, Hon. Shri Annasaheb Dange College, on 19th December 2014. 27. Resource Person (CLUSTER), ‘Basics of Elocution Skills’, Hon. Shri Annasaheb Dange College, Hatkanangale on 26th December 2014. 28. Resource Person for Short Films Presentation, Dalvi’s Art Institute on 12th February 2015. 29. Delivered a talk on ‘Life and Work of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar’ at Shiroli (Pulachi) on 14th April 2015. 30. Gave a talk on ‘History of Film Industry’ at Warana College, Aitawade Khurd on 16th March 2015. 31. Worked as Chairman of Paper Reading Session of National Conference organized by Shahaji College, Kolhapur on 13th March 2015. 32. Delivered a speech on ‘Indian Films’ at Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, Pune on 22nd January 2015. 33. Worked as Chairman of Paper Reading Session in History Conference organized by Satara Itihas Sanshodhan Mandal on 20th October 2014. 34. Gave two talks on Akashwani Radio, Kolhapur on Baburao Painter on 15th & 22nd October 2014. 35. Gave a talk on ‘Foreign Museums’ at Rashtriya Modi Itihas Prabodhini on 15th March 2015. 36. Worked as Chairperson in National Conference on Social Movements organized by Yashwantrao Chavan College, Pachwad on 17th October 2015. 37. Worked as Chairperson on TYBA Syllabus organized by Shree Shahaji Chhatrapati College, Kolhapur on 28th August 2015. 38. Delivered a lecture on ‘Baburao Painter’s Life and Work’ organized by Samajwadi Prabodhini, Ichalkaranji on 24th June 2015. 39. Session President of International Conference on Innovation and Skill Development organized by Anandi College, Gaganbavada on 10th October 2015. 40. Session President, Medieval Indian History Session, Shivaji University History Conference, Rukadi on 25th and 26th February 2017. 41. Worked as Session President of Medieval Session of Satara History Conference, Satara on 09th October 2016. 42. Delivered a talk on ‘Relevance of Mahatma Gandhi’s Thoughts’ at D.R. Mane College, Kagal on 05th October 2017.

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43. Gave a talk on ‘Film Industry of Kolhapur’ organized by Literary Association, The New College, Kolhapur on 17th December 2017. 44. Gave a talk on ‘Rani Padmini : Myth and Reality’ organized by Shree Shahaji Chhatrapati College, Kolhapur on 02nd February 2018. 45. Delivered a speech on ‘Film Padmavati : A Critical Study’ organized Manohar Manoyuva Senior Citizens Organization on 24th December 2017. 46. Worked as Resource Person in the workshop on ‘History and Media’ organized by Smt. Mathubai Garware College, Sangli on 05th February 2018. . Open Interview : Conducted an Open Interview of renowned film makers on film making on 16th January 2012 in Chh. Shahu Granth Mahotsava, Kolhapur. . Comparing : National Youth Festival, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, 2007. Indradhanushya Inter University Cultural Festival organized by Shivaji University, 05th-09th November 2009. . Resource Person : Gave a talk in one day work shop on Elocution Skills organized by Sadashivrao Mandlik College, Murgud on 30th December 2009. Gave a talks following workshops organized under CLUSTER : 1. Research in Social Sciences, Vivekanand College, Kolhapur, 13th October 2011. 2. Role of Media in presenting History, Jaywantrao Awale College, Ichalkaranji, 21st January 2012. 3. Job Opportunities in Tourism, Shahaji College, Kolhapur, 12th October 2013. . Advisory Committee Member : 1. Satara Itihas Mandal, Satara. 2. Bhalji Pendharkar Cultural Academy, Kolhapur. 3. Sakhi Manch, Daily News Paper.

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