SMRUTIGANGA

Book Details:

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Author: B.D. Kher

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 2nd Edition

• ISBN: 9789357201070

• Pages: 148

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

About The Book:

In Smritiganga, B.D. Kher weaves together vivid portraits of the many remarkable personalities he encountered throughout his life. This collection of articles captures the essence of these individuals, whose influence shaped Kher’s journey and contributed to his success as a writer and journalist.

The book features a diverse range of figures, including Dharmaveer Bhopatkar, who defended Savarkar; Jayantrao Tilak, whose newspaper Kesari guided Kher’s progress; and P.L. Deshpande, who thoughtfully responded to Kher's book Hasre Dukkha. Kher also recalls his schoolmate Dada Deshmukh, who held significant positions in the Indian judiciary, and Y.G. Joshi, who wrote Shevgya Chya Shengha.

Noteworthy figures such as Swami Swroopanand of Pawas, cricketer Sunil Gavaskar, and Barrister Bhaskarrao Ghorpade, who fought for significant treasures in London, also make an appearance in Kher’s memories. He also honors the humble poet-lyricist Gangadhar Mahambare and Vasantrao Kane, who persevered with his magazine Rohini despite facing numerous hardships. Through these character sketches, Kher provides a window into his past, especially his days spent working at Kesari, evoking memories filled with admiration, gratitude, and affection.

Through Smritiganga, readers are invited into Kher's world, where past friendships, intellectual exchanges, and moments of deep connection are cherished and immortalized. This heartfelt collection captures the spirit of an era and the influential people who helped shape his life.