Nagnath S. Inamdar

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

^ ^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.

[Inamdar-1] "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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