The three words, Akeli Awaara Azaad have found their life and spirit across geographies, identities, occassions. This page features it’s resonance and journey.

 

Image from Aurat March (2019) in Pakistan. Image credit Sadia Khatri
A person protesting at the Aurat March was wearing a Qandeel Baloch mask, and carrying a placard saying “ Akeli Awaara Azaad.” . Qandeel Baloch a young woman in the entertainment industry and was murdered by her brother for living a life of autonomy, expression and agency. #INeverAskForIt

Image from Aurat March (2019) in Pakistan. Image credit Sadia Khatri .
Members of the Aurat March wore masks to remember, Qandeel Baloch.
The placard bears the words Akeli Awaara Azaad.
Qandeel Baloch was murdered by her brother in 2016.
He was opposed to Qandeel’s autonomy, expression and agency.
#INeverAskForIt

Alpana Mallick

Alpana Mallick

Akeli Awaara Azaad birthday cake. Happy Birthday Nishtah Sachdeva !

Akeli Awaara Azaad birthday cake. Happy Birthday Nishtah Sachdeva !

 

Akeli Awaara Azaad , was also spotted on feminist cats, birthday cakes, tattoos and more. Own your #AkeliAwaaraAzaad spirit, and don’t forget to circle in!
Gratitude and Love

Varun Grover’s Akeli Awaara Azaad cat :)

Varun Grover’s Akeli Awaara Azaad cat :)

 
Shravya Sharath

Shravya Sharath

@TheRightBrained

@TheRightBrained

 
Babita Soni from Hazaribag shares her Akeli Awaara Azaad sketch.

Babita Soni from Hazaribag shares her Akeli Awaara Azaad sketch.

 
Jasmine Artiyaana

Jasmine Artiyaana

 

Mehendi Akeli Awaara Azaad :

Action Sheroes Aditi Majumdar, Eeshita Kapadiya, Lisa M Keighery, Jasmeen Patheja

Action Sheroes Aditi Majumdar, Eeshita Kapadiya, Lisa M Keighery, Jasmeen Patheja

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