Samar
Residence: Pune, India
• Mahakavya Shivpratap (Epic)
At the age of 16, wrote the first metrical epic in Marathi literature composed in 19 vruttas (poetry meters).
The work consists of 3,500 stanzas, spread across 10 cantos and 119 sections, based on the life of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
• Musical Play – Sangeet Chandrapriya
At the age of 17, wrote, directed, and produced the musical drama Sangeet Chandrapriya, based on the life of Emperor Chandragupta Vikramaditya of the Gupta Empire. The play was staged in Pune, Ratnagiri, Mumbai, and Nashik, and was later filmed and broadcast by Sahyadri Channel.
• Novel – Urmila
Written in 2019 and published on 8 October 2022, this novel presents the life and emotional world of Urmila, wife of Lakshmana. It is the first complete fictional portrayal of Urmila’s life in Marathi literature. To date, over 25,000 official copies have been sold.
• Book – Mahabharatatil 108 Adbhut Rahasye
Written in 2020 and published in March 2023, this book brings to Marathi readers the lesser-known, astonishing stories from the Mahabharata, complete with Sanskrit verses and contextual Marathi explanations.
• Novel – Tathagat
At the age of 20, authored this 400-page novel based on the life of Gautama Buddha. It was the first Marathi novel to present Buddha’s life in an autobiographical narrative style. Published on 13 February 2022 under Samar Publication, the publishing house founded by the author himself.
• Novel – Samudramanthan
Written with the vision of creating a Marathi science-fiction series, Samudramanthan is perhaps the first Marathi novel based on the concept of a parallel universe. Published on 16 February 2023.
• Novel – Maharajadhiraj
A historical novel portraying the complete life of Emperor Samudragupta, with rich historical and contextual detailing. Published in 2023.
• Novel – Radha
Centred on a dialogue between Radha and Shravani, a young woman from the modern era, the novel explores diverse dimensions of love, masculinity, and morality. Published on 20 February 2024, the book crossed a record 25,000 official copies sold.
• Novel – Dharma
A fictional narrative following Karna, Ashwatthama, and Ekalavya in their quest to understand the true essence of Dharma. Their experiences in a spiritually inclined village form the core of the story. Published on 19 February 2025.
• Novel – Parvati
Based on the life of Goddess Parvati, wife of Lord Shiva, this novel presents both known and unexplored aspects of her character. It has surpassed 12,000 official copies in sales.
Other Works
• Poetry Collection – Chahul
A compilation of nearly 100 poems in metrical and free verse forms, along with over 100 ghazals written by the author. Selected works were published in 2023 under the title Chahul.
• Science Fiction – Smruti-Viplav
A serialized science-fiction story published in nine parts in Menaka, one of Maharashtra’s leading literary magazines.
• Essays
Fourteen literary essays published in Maharashtra Times newspaper under the column Katarvel.
• Drama Writing
Created a Marathi adaptation of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and authored a new musical play titled Sangeet Kalidasviyog.
• Lectures and Cultural Work
Delivered his first public lecture at age 14 in Nashik on Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Panchsheel. Subsequently, he has spoken on biographical subjects such as Swami Vivekananda and Gautama Buddha.
• Founded Samar Publication at age 20, under which all his books (except Mahakavya Shivpratap) have been published.
Awards and Honors
• 2019 – Annasaheb Kirloskar Natya Puraskar by Bal Gandharva Sangeet Mandal.
• Special Award by Pandit Shankarrao Vairagkar Foundation for contribution to musical theatre.
• Chaitra Gaurav Award 2019 by Chaitra Udyog Group, Nashik.
• Felicitated by Maharashtra Times at its Literary Conference for outstanding contribution to literature.