Music is the only medium for this couple to reach out to the masses and create social awareness. Though not formally trained in music, they use the tool beautifully to magical effects!

Meet Vinay Mahajan and Charul Bharwada of `Loknaad` (people`s voice), who use songs, accompanied with ‘ghungroo’ and ‘dafli’ to take the results of their findings from studies and field experience to the people for collective reflection and action.

"What began as a way to express feelings against injustice at meetings and rallies gradually took shape of a platform - a form to voice people`s agony and aspiration," says Charul.

Vinay, an agricultural engineeer and Charul, an architect left their corporate jobs and initiated Loknaad in 1992 with an aim towards "building the culture of peace, dignity and democracy."

The duo has written and composed 50 songs in Hindi, Gujarati and Punjabi, and given over 250 performances focused on marginalised communities -- with special emphasis on women and children, and the issues related to agriculture and water resources.

"We had no formal training in music. Neither we were performers. While doing our professional work we came across what we call `True India`," says Vinay.