Vinoba Bhave

When Acharya Vinoba Bhave was able to inspire many dacoits to give up violence, his actions inspired the Bollywood classic Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, which interestingly set the ground for future such acts of surrender.

Das hails from Odisha, where he was arrested for the first time when he was just 14 years old.

In the year 2009, the late Mr Lavanam was honoured with the Jamnalal Bajaj Award in the category of 'Constructive Work'.

This man has been bringing smiles to the faces of tribals in the conflict-ridden zone of Bastar for almost four decades.