Ramlochan Vishwakarma

Ramlochan Sanwariya was born in Gadhiyawa village in Karchhana Tehsil, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, into a family deeply rooted in artistic traditions.

[5] Sanwariya's contributions to Nautanki were extraordinary, with a portfolio of over 150 works that spanned a wide range of themes, from mythological and historical stories to social issues and contemporary events.

Some of his notable works include: "Namak ka Daroga": An adaptation of Munshi Premchand’s famous story, focusing on issues of justice and corruption.

One of his well-known poems, "Kaha Ja Base Gidda Raj,"[6] is a symbolic exploration of environmental destruction, capturing the displacement of wildlife due to human greed and exploitation of nature.

Among the most notable was the Senior Fellowship awarded by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India in recognition of his significant role in preserving and promoting Nautanki and folk poetry.