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Marathi Writer, Director, Ratnakar Matkari Dies of COVID-19 at 81

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Veteran Marathi writer and playwright Ratnakar Matkari has died.
Matkari, 81, considered a pioneer of the children”s drama movement in Marathi, died at a hospital in suburban Marol here late Sunday night.
The national-award-winning writer, who was considered a pioneer of the children’s drama movement in Marathi was reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 last week
From story books for kids to plays, his work in Marathi literature was phenomenal, a writer said.
According to latest reports, Ratnakar Matkari was admitted to Godrej Hospital four days ago and was later shifted to Seven Hills Hospital for treatment after his test report was positive.
Matkari’s 98 works thus far include 33 plays, 8 collections of his one-act plays, 18 books of his short stories, 3 novels, a book of poems for children, and 14 plays and three collections of plays for children.
Many of Matkari’s novels have been adapted for the stage such as Sate Lote, Jawai Majha Bhala, Brahmahatya, Ashwamedh to name a few.
In 2013, Matkari directed a Marathi film Investment featuring Tushar Dalvi, Supriya Vinod, Sulbha Deshpande, Sanjay Mone, Sandeep Pathak, Bhagyashri Pane, Praharsh Naik, Soham Kolvankar and Milind Phatak in leading roles.

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