Jaywant Dalvi
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[edit] Introduction
Jaywant Dalvi was a eminent Indian writer in Marathi. His contribution has enriched the Marathi Literature immensely.
He worked as sub-editor for Marathi dailies Prabhat and Lokmanya
[edit] His Work
As a writer, Jaywant Dalvi's work spans a variety of genres from fiction, play writing and screenplays for Hindi / Marathi Movies.
[edit] Books
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- Kavadse
- Pradakshina
- Mahananda
- Abhineta
- Atmacharitra aiwaji
- Adhantari
- Andharachya Paranbya
- Chakra
- Ghar Kaularu
- Sohala
- Virangula
- Nivadak Thanthanpal
- Sayankalchya Savlya
- Utarvaat
- Lok ani Laukik
- Bazaar
- Dharmanand
- Param Mitra
- Apurnank
- Album
- Baki Shillak
- Malwani Saubhadra
- Sare Pravasi Ghadiche
- Jaywant Dalvi's autobiography in Marathi. It has been translated in English as "Leaves of Life" by Prabhakar Lad
- Swgat
- Best of Jayawant Dalvi
- Compilation of his work by Subhash Bhende
[edit] Marathi Plays
- Purush
- Story of a woman’s victory against male chauvinism. The play was a huge hit in Marathi Theater in 1982 with Nana Patekar and Reema Lagoo in the lead. Nana Patekar made his mark in the theater world as politician Gulabrao with this drama (1600+ shows). The play has also been translated in hindi by the same name and directed by renowned director Vijaya Mehta. Nana Patekar acted in Hindi version initially along with Ayesha Julka. Ashutosh Rana later played Nana's role.
- Nati goti
- The play is about a lower middle-class couple’s struggle to set their daily roster in accordance with the needs of their mentally retarded son. Dilip Prabhavalkar received Natyadarpan Award for "Best Actor in serious role" in 1989. Adapted by Ashok Sharma in Hindi as 'Rishtey Natye'.
- Sandhya Chayya
- The play deals with the problems of old people. In the modern concept of family life, the bonds of relations with each other are getting weaker and weaker.
- Sooryast
- Nilu Phule at the central character of a disillusioned feedom fighter
- Barrister
- This popular drama depicts conflict between traditional and revolutionary Maharashatrian Brahmin society of 1920s. Based on his own book 'Andharachya Paranbya'
[edit] Movies
- Chakra (1981)
- A story of the search for shelter, security, and the unalloyed small pleasures of life starring Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah
- Raosaheb (1986)
- Critically acclaimed movie directed by Vijaya Mehta. Adapted from Dalvi's play "Barrister" starring Anupam Kher and Vijaya Mehta
- Uttarayan (2005)
- Written, directed and produced by Bipin Nadkarni based on Dalvi's play 'Durgi', the movie was voted as 'Best Marathi Movie' by National Awards jury. This love story starring Shivaji Satam and Neena Kulkarni is set in bustling Mumbai. It is about a 60-plus couple who have been out of touch for several decades and then late in their lives are given a second chance to find happiness together.
