The mission of art is to bring out the unfamiliar from the most familiar.

   I am a self-taught Bhajan (hymn) writer and painter. God has been kind enough to grant recognition by gifting me with the skill of writing and painting. In these pursuits I forget who I am. I am completely immersed in my work and at such moments feel closest to God. Art is the only twilight zone in my life. After my husband’s death, “Warli paintings” became a part of my life. At my age of 70 today, I have realized that art can give me that magic divine touch and experience to move nearer to God.  

   I have tried to put before you the “Gramin Kala” (Village Arts) of Warli people, who have made Warli Arts, a living style. Warli folks try to discover their pleasure and reflect their sorrow through these art forms. They forget their poverty and sorrow as they sing and dance. Warli art is the art of the people living in hilly areas and jungles about 50 kilometers away from Mumbai.   

    It was difficult to come across a book on the subject at a moderate price which could become a guideline for the art lovers. I published one book by name “Sakshatkar” in 2002. Through this book I have tried to present reflection of emotional and sentimental values of Warli tribes, keeping their original painting styles intact.