Kusumagraj

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Vishnu Vaman Shirwadkar (February 27, 1912 - March 10, 1999), popularly known in Maharashtra, India and in the larger Marathi community as "Kusumagraj", was a poet, playwright and writer. one of the most important contributors to Marathi literature. He was born in Pune, and was known by his nick name Tatyasaheb, meaning respected big brother.

Kusumagraj's contribution to Marathi literature, particularly poetry and plays, marks a milestone in the jounrney of Marathi literature. His play 'Natasamrat' is arguably the best in Marathi, showing agonies of a retired actor, who trusts his ungrateful children by giving all his savings to them, and is then treated by them cruelly.

Kusumagraja was honoured by one of the highest awards in Indian literature, the "Gyanpeeth" for his poetry album "Vishakha".

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