Top 5 Popular Marathi Authors from the Literary World
Maharashtra has been the birthplace of many fabled names, like Dnyaneshwar, Kusumagraj and Dadasaheb Phalke, to name a few. Even today, the new-age writers of Marathi literature follow a rich heritage of storytelling. It is evident that the regional storytelling landscape is changing and evolving with the introduction of e-books.
┬аWe list our five favorite Marathi authors whose work and dedication to Marathi literature stay unmatched even today and continues to bring joy to the readers looking for regional mater-pieces.
Our Pick: Top 5 Popular Marathi Authors
1. Vishnu V─Бman Shirw─Бdkar, popularly known by his pen name,┬аKusum─Бgraj, is one of the most eminent Marathi poets, playwriters, novelists, and short story writers. He has worked on humanitarian subjects like justice, freedom, the liberation of the underprivileged.┬а┬аOver five decades of a dedicated career, his work showcases numerous poems, novels, short stories, and essays; Vishakha┬а(1942) and┬аNatsamrat are his most famous works.┬аHe has received national awards and various other awards for his work. As an honor of his contribution to Marathi literature, his birthday on February 27 is celebrated as ‘ Marathi Bhasha Din.’
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2. Vinda Karandikar, better known as┬аVinda, is a poet, writer, literary critic, and translator. Additionally, he has contributed to Marathi literature as an essayist too. He translated┬аPoetics of Aristotle┬аand┬аKing Lear┬аof┬аShakespeare┬аin Marathi. Some of his best works include┬аSparshaachi Palvi┬а(1958) and┬аAkashacha Arth┬а(1965). He has also worked on a collection of his analytical reviews –┬аParampara ani Navata┬а(1967).
3. Durga Narayan Bhagwat is a scholar, socialist, and writer. She also studied Sanskrit and Buddhist literature and worked as a researcher. She is known for being the foremost female writer in Marathi. Some of her noteworthy works include a biography of Rajaram Shastri Bhagwat,┬аVyas Parva, Rutuchakra, and Pais. She has also written many articles on cooking and crafts and was known as the тАШMarathi Saraswatachi SaraswatiтАЩ.┬а
4. Shivaji Sawant┬аis a Marathi novelist. Popularly known as Mrutyunjaykaar (after his popular book Mrutyunjay),┬аShivaji Sawant is┬аthe first-ever Marathi writer that was awarded the┬аMoortidevi Award┬аin 1994. His book┬аMrutyunjay,┬аbased on one of the leading characters of the┬аMahabharata- Karna, received numerous awards and accolades. This book was later translated into┬аHindi, English,┬а┬аKannada,┬аGujarati, and┬а┬аMalayalam. Another famous novel of his was┬аChhava, based on the life of┬аChhatrapati Sambhaji.
5. Manik Godghate, who is also popularly known by his pen name, Grace is a famous lyricist of the Marathi song “Bhaya Ithale Sampat Nahi,” sung by┬аLata Mangeshkar┬аas the title track for the TV serial┬аMahashweta. His book┬аVaaryane Halte Raan┬аwas awarded the prestigious┬аSahitya Akademi Award┬аin 2011. His works include┬аChurchbell┬аand┬аMitvaa┬аin prose,┬аand Sandhyaakalchya Kavita,┬аRajputra Aani Darling,┬аSaanjbhayaachayaa Saajani, and┬аChandramadhaviche Pradesh┬аin poetry.
Vishwakarma Publications is one of the most efficient and fast-paced publishers in India. Its constant endeavor is to publish across categories, genres, languages, and borders. Hailing from the heart of Pune city, we have some of the best authors who have done great work in Marathi literature. Some of our best books and authors include Aanandvanacha Vikas by Dr. Chitralekha Purandare, Adharanchi Jadu by Narendra Goidani, Allyad Pallyad by Sushma Pendharkar, AakashJhula by Vishwas Deshpande, Apraijita by Anjali Kulkarni, Bai Ga Tu Purush Nahiyes by Apoorva Purohit, Asatyachi Satyakatha by Dr.Ashok Rana to name a few.
To know more about our books and our author, visit us at┬аwww.vishwakarmapublications.com.
