Kishor Shantabai Kale (1970–2007) was a Marathi writer and social worker from Maharashtra, India. He was the son of a Kolhati tamasha artist. He studied at the Grant Medical College to become a medical doctor. Kale died at age 37 in a car accident on February 21, 2007.[1][2] He was closely related to Madhu Kambikar an Indian film artist.[2]
Works
Kolhatyacha Por
In 1994, he wrote his autobiography Kolhatyacha Por (son of a kolhati) (कोल्ह्याट्याचा पोर) in Marathi.[3][4] It has been translated to English by Sandhya Pandey and titled Against all odds.[5] There has been a demand from the Kolhati community that the book be banned as they consider it libellous.[6]
Hijara Ek Mard
His novel, Hijara Ek Mard [Eunuch, A Man], was also adapted for the stage. Kale acted in the lead role of a eunuch in this play, Andharyatra.[7]
References
- ↑ Noted Marathi writer Kale passes away. Zee News(2007-02-21). Retrieved 2016-12-19.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 A life lived for the community. Indian Express. Retrieved 2009-07-26. Provides a more detailed life sketch of Kale.
- ↑ ‘कोल्हाट्याचं पोर’ची आई मदतीसाठी फिरतेय दारोदारी !. Lokmat. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
- ↑ Documentation on Women & Violence{{#if:|, {{{last}}}}. Streevani
- ↑ Against All Odds : The Unknown World of the Subaltern. Epitome Journals({Template:Year).
- ↑ ‘कोल्हाटय़ाचं पोर’वर बंदीची पुन्हा मागणी – Loksatta. www.loksatta.com. Retrieved 2016-12-19.
- ↑ Rediff On The NeT: Noted novelist to portray eunuch in Marathi play. www.rediff.com(20 April 1998). Retrieved 2020-10-20.