Vijay Tendulkar
Playwright and screenwriter, Ghashiram Kotwal
Born
1928
97 years ago
Died
May 19th, 2008
17 years ago — 80 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
India
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A prominent Indian playwright and screenwriter, contributed significantly to Indian theatre through impactful works. Ghashiram Kotwal, written in 1972, critiqued social injustices and was pivotal in shaping modern Marathi theatre. Wrote over fifteen plays, several screenplays, and essays focusing on social issues. Served as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly, engaging in political discourse through literary works. Believed in exploring the complexities of human relationships and societal dynamics.
Wrote the play Ghashiram Kotwal
Contributed to the evolution of Marathi theatre
Served in the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly
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