Darpankar Balshastri Jambhekar | |
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| बाळशास्त्री जांभेकर | |
| Born | Bal Gangadhar Shastri Jambhekar 6 January 1812[1] Pombhurle, Sindhudurg, British India |
| Died | 17 May 1846 (aged 35) |
| Nationality | British Indian |
| Other names | Darpankar Father of Marathi journalism |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, writer, academic |
| Employer | Darpan |
Bal Ganghadhar Shastri Jambhekar (06 January 1812 – 17 May 1846) also known as Bal Shastri Jambhekar was an Indian journalist from Bombay Presidency. He was the first to start journalism in Marathi with the first newspaper in this language named Darpan in the early days of British Rule in India.[2] Thus he is known as the Father of Marathi journalism. Every year 6 January is celebrated as the Journalist Day in Maharashtra in his memory.
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