KHUMASDAR ATRE

📘 Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Language: Marathi

• Edition: 4th Edition

• Year of Publication: August 1997

• ISBN: 9789386745187

• Pages: 136

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Short Stories

📝 About The Book

This book is a compilation of the diverse and humorous writings of the legendary Marathi humorist, P.K. Atre. Known for his wit and insightful commentaries, Atre was not just an editor but a versatile litterateur whose writing spanned across various forms of literature, including short stories, poems, essays, and dramas.

Atre’s work in the ‘Navyug’ newspaper serves as a foundation for this collection, where his memories, humor, and observations come to life. This book presents a selective compilation that includes his famous works such as ‘Navkavichi Toldhad’, ‘Olava Kavitecha’, and ‘Mirza Galib’, alongside articles on cinema, women, and famous personalities like Durga Khote, Milkha Singh, and many others.

His lectures were equally engaging, and they are represented here with articles like ‘Pu Lanche Vyakhyan’ and ‘Vaktrutvachya Gamti’. Atre’s insightful take on social issues, including politics, cinema, and more, makes this a multi-dimensional collection.

Not just limited to articles, this book also includes poems, interviews, and notes, such as Shirish Pai’s interview with Lata Mangeshkar and mangalshtaka by Sopandev Choudhary for Shirish Pai’s marriage, making it a treasure trove for lovers of Marathi literature.

With its wide range of content, this book serves as a kaleidoscope of Atre’s vast literary contributions, providing readers with a unique glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest humorists and thinkers in Marathi literature.