User:ManojPadki/sandbox/Sarita Padki

Sarita Padki Sarita Padki (b. December 13, 1928; d. January 3, 2015 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, USA) was a Marāthi writer and poet from Pune, India. Her maiden name was Shanta Ganesh Kulkarni. She met Mangesh Padki in ... and they were married on June 25, 1955 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Early Life Ms. Padki's father, Ganesh Mahadev Kulkarni, was a primary school teacher in Thane District, and the family moved around frequently.

Literary Work

Ms. Padki was a versatile and prolific writer who created works of literature in a variety of fields.

Poetry

Chaitrapushpa (1961, Dnyanraj Prakashan, Pune) Lagangandhaar (2006, Samvedana Prakashan, Pune)

Children's Literature

Anthologies - Baaraa Raamanche Deool (1966, Mauj Prakashan Griha, Mumbai) - Ghusmat (1980, Pushpak Prakashan, Pune) - Paulkhuna (2006, Nishigandha Prakashan, Pune)

Plays - Baadhaa - Khoon Pahaawaa Karoon, based on a play by Arthur Batkin (“Not in the Book”). It was produced by PDA (Progressive Dramatic Association) on April 5, 1964. It was directed by Dr. Shriram Lagoo (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shriram_Lagoo) , who also acted in it. Dr. Jabbar Patel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabbar_Patel) did the main role.

Translations - Gandhinchya Jeevanaache Akherche Parva (Maharashtra Rajya Saahitya-Sanskriti Mandal, Mumbai). A translation of “My Days with Gandhiji” by Nirmalkumar Bose (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirmal_Kumar_Bose) - Kaalokhachi Lek (1986, Mehta Publishing House, Pune. ISBN 81-7766-386-0). A translation of “Child of the Dark: The Diary of Carolina Maria de Jesus”. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carolina_Maria_de_Jesus)

Editor Mee Bharoon Pavle Ahe by Mehroonnisa Dalwai (1995, 1997, 2000, Sadhana Prakashan, Pune)

Nonfiction Marathitteel Praudhashikshan Wangmay (1981, Indian Institute of Education, Pune)

Awards and Recognitions

- Ms. Padki was awarded the National Literature Award for her short story in 19..

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