Uthaigir is an autobiographical work by Laxman Gaikwad, originally written in Marathi and translated into Hindi. The book presents a powerful account of the lives of India’s denotified and marginalized communities who were historically branded as “criminal tribes.” Through his own experiences, Gaikwad exposes poverty, discrimination, exploitation, and the struggle for dignity. The work received the Sahitya Akademi Award and is regarded as an important contribution to Dalit and social literature.
Author Name: Laxman Gaikwad
Language: Hindi (Translated from Marathi)
Publication Name: Sahitya Akademi