Vijay Tendulkar

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Vijay Tendulkar

Summary

Vijay Tendulkar is a human[1]. He was born in Kolhapur[2]. He was born on January 6, 1928[3]. He passed away in Pune[4]. He died on May 19, 2008[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], translator[9], and journalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (806 views/month, #7,004 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kolhapur[2], Vijay Tendulkar…
  • Vijay Tendulkar passed away in Pune[4].
  • Vijay Tendulkar was born on January 6, 1928[3].
  • Vijay Tendulkar was born on January 7, 1928[12].
  • Vijay Tendulkar died on May 19, 2008[5].
  • Among Vijay Tendulkar's spouses was Nirmala Tendulkar[13].
  • A child of Vijay Tendulkar was Priya Tendulkar[14].
  • A child of Vijay Tendulkar was Raja Tendulkar[15].
  • Vijay Tendulkar held citizenship in India[16].
  • Vijay Tendulkar held citizenship in British Raj[17].
  • Vijay Tendulkar held citizenship in Dominion of India[18].
  • Vijay Tendulkar's professions included linguist[6].
  • Vijay Tendulkar's professions included screenwriter[7].
  • Vijay Tendulkar's professions included writer[8].
  • Vijay Tendulkar worked as a translator[9].
  • Vijay Tendulkar's professions included journalist[10].
  • A notable work attributed to Vijay Tendulkar is Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Vijay Tendulkar is Ghashiram Kotwal[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Vijay Tendulkar is Sakharam Binder[21].
  • Vijay Tendulkar received the National Film Award for Best Screenplay[22].
  • Vijay Tendulkar received the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[23].
  • Vijay Tendulkar received the Padma Bhushan[24].
  • Vijay Tendulkar received the Jawarharlal Nehru Fellowship[25].
  • Vijay Tendulkar received the Saraswati Samman[26].
  • Vijay Tendulkar's religion is recorded as Hinduism[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kolhapur[2], Vijay Tendulkar… Recorded date of birth include January 6, 1928[3] and January 7, 1928[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], translator[9], and journalist[10].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Shantata! Court Chalu Aahe[19], a literary work[28]; Ghashiram Kotwal[20], a literary work[29], directed by Jabbar Patel[30]; and Sakharam Binder[21], a literary work[31].

Recognition

Awards received include National Film Award for Best Screenplay[22], a class of award[32]; Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[23], an award[33], in India[34]; Padma Bhushan[24], a civil decoration[35], in India[36], founded in 1954[37]; Jawarharlal Nehru Fellowship[25], a fellowship grant[38]; and Saraswati Samman[26], a literary award[39], in India[40], founded in 1991[41].

Personal Life

Vijay Tendulkar was married to Nirmala Tendulkar[13]. Children include Priya Tendulkar[14], an actor[42], 1954–2002[43], of India[44] and Raja Tendulkar[15]. His religion is recorded as Hinduism[27].

Death and Burial

Vijay Tendulkar died on May 19, 2008[5]. He died in Pune[4]. The cause of death was myasthenia gravis[45].

Why It Matters

Vijay Tendulkar ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (806 views/month, #7,004 of 1,000,298).[11]

Works attributed to him include Ghashiram Kotwal[46], a literary work[47], directed by Jabbar Patel[48].

FAQs

Where was Vijay Tendulkar born?

Vijay Tendulkar was born in Kolhapur[2].

Where did Vijay Tendulkar die?

Vijay Tendulkar passed away in Pune[4].

Who was Vijay Tendulkar married to?

Vijay Tendulkar's spouses include Nirmala Tendulkar[13].

What did Vijay Tendulkar do for work?

Vijay Tendulkar worked as linguist[6], screenwriter[7], writer[8], translator[9], and journalist[10].

What awards did Vijay Tendulkar receive?

Honors received include National Film Award for Best Screenplay[22], Sangeet Natak Akademi Award[23], Padma Bhushan[24], and Jawarharlal Nehru Fellowship[25].

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  1. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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    Given name Vijay
    Spouse Nirmala Tendulkar
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