Nagnath S. Inamdar
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Nagnath S. Inamdar (1923–2002) was an Indian novelist in the Marathi language whose career spanned almost five decades.
Career[]
Inamdar was born in a village in Satara district of Maharashtra, India.[1] He rose from humble beginnings to establish himself as one of India's best novelists. He was a prominent figure in Marathi literature.
Works[]
Inamdar wrote sixteen historical novels, the most prominent of which are
- Shahenshah - 1970
- Raau - 1972
- Jhunja
- Rajeshri
- Shikasta
- Mantravegala
- Jhep
He also wrote his autobiography spanning three volumes.[1] In 2015, his novel Rau was adapted into an Indian historical epic film titled Bajirao Mastani, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Death[]
Inamdar died on 16 October 2002 at his residence in Pune, aged 79. He is survived by his wife and a daughter.[1]
Awards and recognition[]
- 1997 - presided over Marathi Sahitya Sammelan in Ahmednagar
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Noted Marathi novelist N S Inamdar dead". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 November 2013. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
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- 1923 births
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- Presidents of the Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan