Vasant Purushottam Kale | |
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| वसंत पुरुषोत्तम काळे | |
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| Born | 25 March 1932 Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Died | 26 June 2001 (aged 69) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, essayist, novelist, architect |
| Notable work | Partner, Vapurza, Hi Waat Ekatichi, and Thikri |
| Father | Purshottam 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 (कथाकथन) 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]
- ^ "People". Data India. Press Trust of India: 588. ISSN 0377-6832. OCLC 1797778.
- ^ "Marathi litterateur V P Kale passes away". Mid-Day. 27 June 2001. Retrieved 23 March 2015.