Krishnaji Keshav Damle (October 7, 1866 – November 7, 1905) was a

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poet from

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, who wrote poetry under the pen name ''Keshavasuta''.

Legacy

* A memorial has been erected at Keshavasuta birthplace Malgund in his honour. * Keshavasut's poem ''Tutari'' is seen in the soundtrack of the Oscar-nominated film

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. * On 22 May 2017, the

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was named as ''Tutari Express to mark the centenary of Damle's famed poem titled ''Tutari''.

References

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