Pune: famous writer, Teacher Dattatray Maruti (DA MA) Mirasdar died here on Saturdays because of old age.
He 94.
Mirasdar is popular for various forms of writing, especially those who write humor.
He also wrote a dialogue, a scenario for Marathi films.
He is with Vyankatesh Madgulkar and Shankar Patil, both famous writers, forming trioka who lure Marathi readers with their stories.
Some of his writings touch serious social problems.
Among his popular works is Vyankuchi Shikavani, Mazya Bapachi Cr, Shivajiche Hastakshar, Bhutacha Janma, Mazi Pahili Chori and Haravlycha Shodh.
Mirasdari, compilation of his humor’s writings, is very popular among readers.
He also acted in the Ek Dav Bhutacha film which he also wrote a scenario and story.
He is also President Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan.
During his lifetime.
He received many awards, including the Maharashtra Government Jeevan Gurav award.
Mirasdar was a school teacher and then also taught at a college and worked in the field of journalism.
He has more than 24 story books for credit and written scenarios for 18 movements.
The story of ‘Bhutacha Janma’ is part of the XII Marathi syllabus.
Head of NCP Sharad Pawar said that Mirasdar was famous at Maharashtra for his writing, teaching and storytelling skills.
Deputy Minister of Chief Ajit Pawar said that Mirasdar began his career as a journalist and then became the old teacher.
Former Union Minister Prakash Javadekar said, “While making people laugh, he also provoked them to think.
He along with Venkatesh Madgulkar and Shankar Patil popularized telling stories.”