Vasant Purushottam Kale

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Vasant Purushottam Kale
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Born(1932-03-25)25 March 1932
Mumbai, Maharashtra
Died(2001-06-26)26 June 2001 (aged 69)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Writer, essayist, novelist, architect
Notable workPartner, Vapurza, Hi Waat Ekatichi, and Thikri
FatherPurshottam Kale

Vasant Purushottam Kale, popularly known as Va Pu, was a Marathi writer. [1] He wrote more than 60 books. His well-known works include Partner, Vapurza, Hi Waat Ekatichi, and Thikri. He was a famous story-teller and had over 1600 stage-shows in the theatres. He was the first writer[ clarification needed ] to come in form of audio cassettes.He also played violin and harmonium. He was also fond of photography.

He has also written so many story collection books which include "Sakhi" , "Taptapadi" , "One for the road" etc. which are praised by the readers for being relatable.

Kale was an architect by profession.

He died of heart failure on 26 June 2001 at his home in Mumbai. [2]

Books

References

  1. "People". Data India. Press Trust of India: 588. ISSN   0377-6832. OCLC   1797778.
  2. "Marathi litterateur V P Kale passes away". Mid-Day. 27 June 2001. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 23 March 2015.