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ग.दि.माडगूळकर (गदिमा) : House of Legendary Marathi Author Ga.Di.Madgulkar (Gadima) (Pune)

India / Maharashtra / Pune

Gajanan Digambar Madgulkar (October 1, 1919–December 14, 1977) was an Indian poet, lyricist, playwright, actor and orator. Ga Di Ma, as he was popularly known, was the leading name in Marathi literature and one of the great modern poets of Maharashtra.

Ga Di Ma successfully tried his hands in many stream of literature, including poetry, stories, epics, novels, autobiographies and lyrics. He has almost 30 acclaimed works across these categories. The subjects covered by him in his creations are just as varied.

Ga Di Ma was equally proficient in Hindi. He first entered the world of films in March 1938 at Kolhapur. His pen contributed to as many as 157 Marathi and 23 Hindi films. It was Ga Di Ma who penned the story and dialogue for V. Shantaram's film Do Ankhen Barah Haath, which won recognition at international film festivals.

He is especially admired for having written Geet Ramayan, a collection of 56 verses encompassing the entire epic of Ramayana. It earned him the title of "Modern Valmiki". The music was composed by Sudhir Phadke.

Postal Address:
"Panchawati",11 Pune Mumbai Road,Wakdewadi,Pune 411003
Website : www.gadima.com - the official website
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Coordinates:   18°32'15"N   73°51'0"E

Comments

  • Sumitr Madgulkar (guest)
    Yes this is bungalow of gadima,The previous location is wrong.I am grandson of Gadima,You can view info and take advantage of his literature and songs on his website www.gadima.com
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