Background
He was born in Maratha family. He was born in 1928 in the town of Kowad in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.
He was born in Maratha family. He was born in 1928 in the town of Kowad in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra.
He is best known for his historical novels "" and "". He was awarded Sahitya Akademi Award in 1964 and Padma Shri in 1973. Roop Mahal Madhumati Jaan Kanav Gandhali Aalekh Kamodini Morpankhi Sawalya Katal Babulmora Sanket Prapat Megh Vaishakh Ashadh Mekh Mogari Sneha Dhara Abhogi Majha Gaav Rangalya Ratri Ashya Sawal Maza Aika Nagin Sangoli Rayana Rang Rasiya.