Veteran Marathi writer Ratnakar Matkari passed away on Sunday late evening at the age of 81 in Mumbai. The national-award winning writer, who was a pioneer of the children''s drama movement in Marathi, died at a hospital in suburban Marol here late Sunday night, a BMC official said. Matkari had tested coronavirus positive last week, the official said.
From story books for kids to plays, his work in Marathi literature was phenomenal, a writer said.
In his condolence message, Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said, We have lost a precious gem from the world of literature. He wrote for children and for grown-ups as well."
"His immense contribution in various forms such as plays, short stories, novel has enriched the world of Marathi literature," Thackeray said.
(With PTI Inputs)
