16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Remembering Marathi writer Jaywant Dalvi through words & frames
Pune: A prolific
Marathi playwright
, screenwriter and novelist,
Jaywant Dalvi
brought a rare blend of psychological insight and social commentary to
Marathi literature
and theatre.
His bold and empathetic stories challenged conventions while anchoring themselves deeply in Maharashtrian culture.
To mark his birth centenary, Pune will host
Dalvi Samjoon Ghetana
, a two-day cultural homage on May 17 and 18 at National Film Archive of India on Law College Road.
Organised by Belvalkar Sanskrutik Manch, Sambhasha Foundation, and Aashay Film Club, the event will begin with a screening of Pudhcha Paool, the Rajdutt-directed film that captures Dalvi's nuanced storytelling. The film stars Yashwant Dutt, Ashalata Wabgaonkar, Prashant Damle, and Nilu Phule, each bringing Dalvi's script to life with gravitas and grit.
Sunday morning offers a deep dive into the man behind the words. At 10.30 am, A Versatile Talent Jaywant Dalvi, an audio-visual presentation curated by Satish Jakatdar and hosted by Rajesh Damle, will unveil Dalvi's world through the voices of Prasad Oak, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Vijaya Mehta, and the late Vikram Gokhale, among others. This segment promises a vibrant mix of visuals and insights into Dalvi's seminal works, including Barrister, Suryasta, Raosaheb, and Uttarayan.
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Actor Sanjay Mone will perform dramatic readings from Saare Pravasi Ghadiche and Jevha Kunacha Kaka Marto, revealing Dalvi's uncanny ability to find poetry in everyday pain. The day will conclude with screening of Barrister, a powerful play directed by Vikram Gokhale, featuring Ila Bhate and Sachin Khedekar at 5pm.
"We are celebrating the birth centenary of Jaywant Dalvi—an eminent literary figure known for his versatile talent as a writer and playwright," said Sameer Belvalkar of Belvalkar Sanskrutik Manch.
"Through Dalvi Samjoon Ghetana we aim to introduce the younger generation to the legacy of a personality as impactful as Dalvi," added Belvalkar.
In a time when noise often replaces nuance, this weekend's event offers Pune a moment to pause and reengage with a voice that still speaks volumes.
Pune: A prolific Marathi playwright, screenwriter and novelist, Jaywant Dalvi brought a rare blend of psychological insight and social commentary to Marathi literature and theatre.
His bold and empathetic stories challenged conventions while anchoring themselves deeply in Maharashtrian culture.
To mark his birth centenary, Pune will host Dalvi Samjoon Ghetana, a two-day cultural homage on May 17 and 18 at National Film Archive of India on Law College Road.
Organised by Belvalkar Sanskrutik Manch, Sambhasha Foundation, and Aashay Film Club, the event will begin with a screening of Pudhcha Paool, the Rajdutt-directed film that captures Dalvi's nuanced storytelling.
The film stars Yashwant Dutt, Ashalata Wabgaonkar, Prashant Damle, and Nilu Phule, each bringing Dalvi's script to life with gravitas and grit.
Sunday morning offers a deep dive into the man behind the words. At 10.30 am, A Versatile Talent Jaywant Dalvi, an audio-visual presentation curated by Satish Jakatdar and hosted by Rajesh Damle, will unveil Dalvi's world through the voices of Prasad Oak, Dilip Prabhavalkar, Vijaya Mehta, and the late Vikram Gokhale, among others.
This segment promises a vibrant mix of visuals and insights into Dalvi's seminal works, including Barrister, Suryasta, Raosaheb, and Uttarayan.
Actor Sanjay Mone will perform dramatic readings from Saare Pravasi Ghadiche and Jevha Kunacha Kaka Marto, revealing Dalvi's uncanny ability to find poetry in everyday pain. The day will conclude with screening of Barrister, a powerful play directed by Vikram Gokhale, featuring Ila Bhate and Sachin Khedekar at 5pm.
"We are celebrating the birth centenary of Jaywant Dalvi—an eminent literary figure known for his versatile talent as a writer and playwright," said Sameer Belvalkar of Belvalkar Sanskrutik Manch. "Through Dalvi Samjoon Ghetana we aim to introduce the younger generation to the legacy of a personality as impactful as Dalvi," added Belvalkar.
In a time when noise often replaces nuance, this weekend's event offers Pune a moment to pause and reengage with a voice that still speaks volumes.