Vasant Purushottam Kale

Vasant Purushottam Kale, popularly known as Va Pu, was a Marathi writer. He wrote more than 60 books. His well-known works include Partner, Vapurza, Hi Waat Ekatichi, and Thikri. He was a famous story-teller and had over 1600 stage-shows in the theatres. He was the first writer to come in form of audio cassettes.He also played violin and harmonium. He was also fond of photography.

He has also written so many story collection books which include "Sakhi", "Taptapadi", "One for the road" etc. which are praised by the readers for being relatable.

Kale was an architect by profession.

He died of heart failure on 26 June 2001 at his home in Mumbai.

Books

Aik sakhe Amitabh ani me Apan Saare Arjun Badali Bai Bayako Aani Calendar Bhade Bhul Bhulyia Chaturbhuj Chakkar Cheers Dost Donde Duniya Tula Visrel - Lecture on Wasudev Waman Patankar Ekmek Fantasy Ek Preyasy Gheneration GAP Ghar Harawaleli Manse Goshta hatatali hoti Goph Gulmohar Hi Waat Ekatichi (Novel-कादंबरी) Hunkar Intimate Japun Tak Paul J K Malvankar Karmachari Ka Re Bhulalasi Kahi Khara Kahi Khota Katha-kathanachi katha Lombkalnari Maanasa Mahotsav Manasa Mayabazar Maza mazyapashi Mi manus shodhtoy Moden pan vaknar nahi Nimitta Navara Mhanava Aapala One for the road Partner (Novel - कादंबरी) Pleasure Box Panpoi Premamayee Partner Rang Manache Rang Panchami Sakhi Sange Vadilanchi Kirti Sanvadini Swar Thikari- ठिकरी(Novel-कादंबरी) Taptapadi Tu Bhramat Aahasi Vaya( Novel - कादंबरी) Va Pu Sange Vadilanchi Kirti Valay Vapurwai Vapurza (a compilation of passages from his earlier work) Vapu 85 Zopala Rutu Basanti Rooth Gayee