Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Tribute Highlights Need for Research on Playwright Darwhekar
Celebrated playwright Purushottam Darwhekar was honored in Nagpur.
Mahesh Elkunchwar spoke about the importance of studying Darwhekar's plays.
Elkunchwar noted that Darwhekar helped shape Marathi theater and radio plays.
He moved to Mumbai for better creative options.
The event took place at the Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh library.
Speakers urged the need for research on Darwhekar's work.
They also wanted to revive his plays and hold discussions.
The president of the Sangh said presenting Darwhekar's work today would be a tribute.
A tribute was held in Nagpur to honor playwright Purushottam Darwhekar.
Mahesh Elkunchwar emphasized the need for research on Darwhekar's works.
Darwhekar was a Marathi dramatist who also worked in radio.
He mentored new artists and helped shape Marathi theater.
The Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh organized the event.
- Who
- Mahesh Elkunchwar, Pradeep Date, and the Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh.
- What
- A special tribute to Purushottam Darwhekar, emphasizing the need for research on his theatrical scripts and working methods.
- When
- A tribute was organized on the birth centenary of Purushottam Darwhekar.
- Where
- Nagpur, at the Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh library.
- Why
- To commemorate the legacy of Purushottam Darwhekar and encourage research into his work.
- Purushottam Darwhekar
- Marathi dramatist, producer, and director
- Event Organizer
- Vidarbha Sahitya Sangh
- Occasion
- Birth centenary
- Darwhekar's career
- He moved to Mumbai for creative opportunities.
- Darwhekar's impact
- Mentored a new generation of artists.