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Dr. Akshaykumar Kale
Born (1953-07-27) 27 July 1953 (age 71)
NationalityIndian
Alma materNagpur University
Occupation(s)Head of marathi department (Retd.), Nagpur University

Head of Tukdoji Adhyasan,(Retd.) Nagpur University

Member, General Council, Sahitya Akademi
Years active1975–present
SpouseDr. Kalpana Kale

Dr. Akshaykumar Malharrao Kale born 27 July 1953, is a critic of modern Marathi poetry, and was Professor and Head of Marathi Department in RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur, India.[1] In the field of criticism of modern Marathi poetry, his contributions have attracted the attention of scholars[2] of Marathi language and literature throughout Maharashtra. He was the president of prestigious 90th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held in Dombivali. Kale is also member of general Council of Sahitya Akademi, India.

Early life and career

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Kale was born on 27 July 1953 in the Kale family of Warud.[3] He studied in Mahatma Fule College, Warud. He stood first in the MA Examination in 1974[4] and for PhD research he was awarded a Junior Research Fellowship of UGC, New Delhi in 1975. In 1980 at the age of 27 he was awarded doctorate (PhD) for his dissertation on "Trends in Post Independence Marathi Poetry 1947 to 1970"[5] In 1980, he started his professional career with Dharampeth Arts and Commerece College, Nagpur. He secured his D.Litt. degree for his dissertation on "Arvacheen Marathi Kavyadarshan" in 1999, which has been commercially published.[6]

Literature

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Kale has been involved in research activities and has regularly published research articles in journals such as Pratishthan, Maharashtra Sahitya Patrika and Yugawani[7] He has written over 100 articles published in various state and national magazines and newspapers,[8] and many books.

Apart from the above books written by him, below media is published on Dr.Kale

Awards, honours and recognition

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Kale has been conferred various awards. Below is the list of awards and issuing authority:[9]

  • Narahar Kurundakar Puraskar – Government of Maharashtra, 2000
  • Best State Teacher Award – Government of Maharashtra
  • Na.Chi. Kulkarni Award - Government of Maharashtra, 2022
  • Kusumanil Smruti Samiksha Puraskar – Vidharbha Sahitya Sanga
  • R.S. Jog Paritoshik – Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad, 2000
  • D.D. Punde Samikshamitra Puraskar – Sneha Vardhan Prakashan, 2000
  • Maharashtra Saraswat Puraskar – Rasik Rachana. Sanskrutik Ani Shaikshanik Mandal Wani, 2007
  • Dr. V.B Kolte Janmashatabdi Vishesh Puraskar – Lokseva And Vikas Sansta, Chandrapur, 2008
  • Award from maharashtra Granthottejak Sabha, Pune, 2006
  • Best Teacher award of Acharya Atre Smrutee Prateishthan, Pune
  • M.B.Chitnis Puraskar from Marathwada Sahitya Parishad, 2016
  • Padmashri N.D.Mahanor Rajya Sahitya Puraskar, by Sahani Trust & Urmi Sanstha, 2016
  • Sharatchandra Manohar Bhalerao Paritoshik for - Ghalib : Kaal, Charitra aani Vyaktimatva. From Maharashtra Sahitya Parishad Pune, May 2022
  • Setu Madhavrao Pagdi Puraskar, Sahitya Akademi

Dr Kale has also held below positions apart from his professional role

  • President of the 4th Jansahitya Sammelan, Sakoli organised by Vidarbha Sahitya Sangha in 2002.
  • President of R.T.M. Nagpur University Marathi Pradhyapak Parishad, Bhandra, 14th Session 2003
  • President of Sant Gadgebaba Amravati University Marathi Pradhyapak Parishad, Yavatmal, 17th Session in 2003.
  • President of 64th Vidarbha Sahitya Sammelan 2014.
  • Member, General council - Sahitya Akademi, General council, Sahitya Akademi, and he is one of the 20 representatives of universities across India, since 2013
  • President of 90th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, Dombivli 2017

Personal life

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Kale was born to Malharrao Kale (1919–2010) and Rajani Kale. He resides in Nagpur along with his wife Dr. Kalpana Kale. He has two sons, Amit and Salil.

References

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  1. ^ "Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  3. ^ "CENTRAL PROVINCES DISTRICT GAZETTEERs - AMRAVATI". Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 2 April 2012.
  4. ^ "Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  5. ^ "Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  6. ^ Arvacheen Marathi Kavyadarshan
  7. ^ "Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  8. ^ "Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
  9. ^ "Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University". Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 16 May 2012.
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