Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar
Born in 1889
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Vishnu Sakharam Khandekar was a prolific Marathi author who began his career as a school teacher in 1920.
He worked as an educator for 18 years while simultaneously pursuing his passion for writing.
Khandekar's literary output was vast and diverse, encompassing 16 novels, 6 plays, approximately 250 short stories, 50 allegorical tales, 100 essays, and over 200 critiques.
His dedication to writing while maintaining a teaching career demonstrates his commitment to literature and education.
Khandekar's work, particularly "Yayati," earned him critical acclaim and prestigious awards, including the Jnanpith Award.
