Draft:Madhusree Hatial

Hatial was born in Jhargram, West Bengal, where she was introduced early to tribal cultural traditions. Her upbringing in a tribal community contributed to her later focus on Jhumur, a folk music form native to eastern India.{{Cite web |title=Jharkhand News: आदिवासी समाज की संस्कृति और कला की थाती सहेज रहीं प्रोफेसर मधुश्री, लोगों में जगा रही अलख - Professor Madhushree is preserving culture and art of tribal society awakening spirit among people |url=https://www.jagran.com/jharkhand/jamshedpur-professor-madhushree-is-preserving-culture-and-art-of-tribal-society-awakening-spirit-among-people-23718509.html |access-date=2025-05-24 |website=Jagran |language=hi}}

Hatial has worked extensively in reviving tribal music and arts through performances, education, and cultural initiatives. She founded the organization Maromia Ad Samproday in Jhargram to promote traditional practices and support tribal communities.{{Cite web |last=Mukherjee |first=Ritwik |date=2024-03-06 |title=Empowering tribes via tradition: Madhushree Hatiyal's mission to keep ancestral arts alive |url=https://www.bizzbuzz.news/bizz-talk/empowering-tribes-via-tradition-madhushree-hatiyals-mission-to-keep-ancestral-arts-alive-1296654 |access-date=2025-05-24 |website=www.bizzbuzz.news |language=en}}

Hatial has been actively involved in preserving indigenous tribal art forms and empowering tribal communities through education and cultural advocacy. Based in Jhargram, West Bengal, she has worked to revive traditional tribal art forms such as Jhumur music and Sohrai painting. Her work focuses not only on performance but also on community engagement and cultural education.{{Cite web |title=Pushing Hands |url=https://weconnectmagazine.com/pushing-hands/ |access-date=2025-06-11 |website=WE Connect |language=en}}

She has performed at numerous cultural festivals and community events across Eastern India, bringing attention to the traditional rhythms and lyrics of tribal folk music. Her efforts have been described as crucial in helping younger generations reconnect with their cultural heritage.{{Cite web |date=2023-04-12 |title=Madhushree Hatiyal in saraikela kharsawan jhumar music |url=https://www.prabhatkhabar.com/top-stories/madhushree-hatiyal-in-saraikela-kharsawan-trying-to-save-jhumar-music-zzz/amp |access-date=2025-05-24 |website=Prabhat Khabar |language=hi}}

In 2019, Hatial was honored by the Jharkhand State Bal Bhavan for her contributions to art and culture, and she served as an advisor on tribal arts for the institution.{{Cite web |last=Pioneer |first=The |title=Bal Bhawan felicitates artist Madhushree Hatial |url=https://www.dailypioneer.com/2019/state-editions/bal-bhawan-felicitates-artist-madhushree-hatial.html |access-date=2025-05-24 |website=The Pioneer |language=en}} She has also participated in initiatives to integrate folk art into educational and entrepreneurial platforms, especially for tribal women.

Madhusree Hatial is especially known for her role in popularizing Jhumur, a tribal music tradition of Eastern India. She has performed extensively at regional and national events and has also led workshops to train young artists in this folk form.

In recognition of her contributions, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting preserved a collection of 20 Jhumur wedding songs sung by Hatial for research and archival purposes.

• Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2018): Presented by the Sangeet Natak Akademi under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, for her work in tribal folk music.

• Jharkhand State Bal Bhavan Recognition (2019): Felicitated for her role in preserving tribal art and music.

• Sohrai painting
• Chhau dance
• Sangeet Natak Akademi
• Folk music of India
• Indian Council for Cultural Relations
• Adivasi
• Culture of India

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