Ranjit Ramchandra Desai (8 April 1928 – 6 March 1992) was an Indian Marathi-language writer from Maharashtra, India. He is best known for his historical novels Swami and Shriman Yogi. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 and the Padma Shri in 1973.[1]
Ranjit Desai | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ranjit Ramchandra Desai 8 April 1928 |
| Died | 6 March 1992 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Novelist, Writer |
| Awards | Sahitya Akademi Award (1964) Padma Shri (1973) |
Works
editDesai's most prominent creations are "Swami" and "Shriman Yogi". His other works are as below.
Novels
edit- Radheya - A Story narrating the life of 'Karna' - The Eldest of all Pandav's and his tyranny.
- Swami - Received Sahitya Akademi award
- Shriman Yogi - Based on Shivaji[2]
- Baari
- Raja Ravi Varma
- Pavankhind[3][4]
- Lakshavedh
- Maza Gaon
- Shekara
- Pratiksha
- Abhogi
- Samidha
Collections of short stories
edit- Roop Mahal
- Madhumati
- Jaan
- Kanav
- Gandhali
- Aalekh
- Kamodini
- Morpankhi Sawalya
- Katal
- Babulmora
- Sanket
- Prapat
- Megh
- Vaishakh
- Ashadh
- Mekh Mogari
- Sneha Dhara
Plays
edit- Kanchan Mrug
- Dhan Apure
- Pankh Zale Vairi
- Sangeet Samrat Tansen
- Garud Zep
- Ram Shashtri
- Shriman Yogi
- Swami
- Warasa
- Pangulgada
- Lok Nayak
- He Bandh Reshmache
- Tuzi Wat Wegali
- Sawali Unnhachi
Movie scripts
edit- Rangalya Ratri Ashya
- Sawal Maza Aika
- Nagin
- Sangoli Rayana
- Rang Rasiya
Awards
edit- Maharashtra Rajya Award (1963) (for Swami)
- Hari Narayan Apte Award (1963) (for Swami)
- Sahitya Akademi Award (1964) (for Swami)
- Padma Shri from the Government of India (1973)[1]
- Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar (1990)
Notes
edit- ^ a b "Padma Awards Directory (1954-2013)" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs.
1973: 30: Shri Ranjit Ramchandrarao Desai
- ^ V. D. Katamble (2003). Shivaji the great. Balwant Printers Pvt. Ltd. pp. 50–. ISBN 978-81-902000-0-4. Retrieved 29 June 2011.
- ^ "Pavankhind written by Ranjit Desai published by Mehta Publishing House | Buy Marathi Books Online". www.menakabooks.com. Retrieved 2 May 2018.
- ^ Desai, Ranjit (1981). Pavankhind. India: Mehta Publishing House. ISBN 9788177661835.
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