Baba Amte

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Baba Amte was an Indian social worker who dedicated his life to the noble cause of social service, particularly to make life better for the sufferers of leprosy. When he first witnessed the misery and ostracization faced by leprosy patients, his conscience was shaken and he was determined to do something to empower these people. He founded several ashrams and hospitals for these patients. Born into a wealthy family, he lived an enviable life. As a youngster he owned a gun and loved hunting! An avid movie fan, he corresponded with the likes of Norma Shearer and Greta Garbo. But as he matured with age he realized that there was too much injustice and suffering around him. This made him ditch his luxurious life and dedicate himself to the cause of betterment of the world. Fortunately, he met a kindred spirit in Sadhana who shared his passion for social work and he married her. He was a Gandhian and lived a very austere life. A firm believer in the virtue of hard work, he encouraged the leprosy patients to be self-sufficient and worked for their rehabilitation. He also spread awareness about ecological balance and wildlife preservation.


Childhood & Early Life
  • He was born as Muralidhar Amte to Devidas Amte and his wife Laxmibai in Wardha district. His father was a British government official and his family was very wealthy and prosperous. “Baba” was his childhood nickname.
  • He enjoyed an idyllic childhood and even possessed his own gun by the time he was a teenager! He loved hunting and watching movies. In fact, he even wrote reviews for a film magazine and communicated with actresses like Greta Garbo and Norma Shearer.
  • When he attained the age of driving, his father gave him a Singer sportscar. He was living such a luxurious life as a youngster!

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