Saheb Ramrao Khandare | |
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| Born | 5 July 1962 Gaul Bar |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Principal |
| Notable work | Theory of Interdisciplinary Study |
Saheb Ramrao Khandare (born 5 July 1962) is an Indian Indologist, [1] folklorist [2] critic [3] and experimental poet who writes in the Marathi language. [4]
Khandare is said to have brought consciousness techniques into Marathi drama. [5] He introduced a new branch in history writing through his book Marathyancha Samajik Sanskrutik Ithas, i.e. socio-cultural history. [6]
Khandare was the first to introduce the ‘Theory of Interdisciplinary Studies’ [7] to India in 1993, and also formed a new ‘Folklorical Criticism’ for arts and literature. [8]
Khandare received the ‘Best Literature Award’ from the Maharashtra Government the in 2002 for the book Aata Ujadel, [9] in 2003 for the book Loksahitya Shabda ani Prayog, [10] in 2008 for the book Marathyancha Samajik Sanskrutik Itihas, [11] and in 2009 for the book Buddha Jatak. [12]
Khandare was noted for his teaching skills by Maharashtra Government in 2004. [13]