Vasant Sarwate (3 February 1927 – 24 December 2016) was an Indian

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and

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who was published primarily in

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publications during his lifetime. He was born in

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on 3 February 1927. He was a professional civil engineer, and worked at

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for most of his working life. He died in Mumbai on 24 December 2016.

Artistry

Sarwate started drawing cartoons from the age of 17. He wrote a number of books on his art, and collections of his work. (See ''Authorship''.) Sarwate's art was partly inspired by the cartoons in

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, particularly those of

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. Apart from cartoons, Sarwate illustrated books of many notable Marathi writers like P L Deshpande,

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and

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. He also illustrated satirist

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's monthly columns ''Thanthanpal'' for the Marathi magazine ''Lalit''. He created covers of all

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issues of ''Lalit'' since its inception in 1965 to 2014. He helped many young artists establish themselves in the world of cartoons. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the in May 2009. Sarwate lived in

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Authorship

* ''Samvad Reshalekhakashi'', Mauj Prakashan, 2012 * ''Reshalekhak Vasant Sarwate'', Rajhans Prakashan, 2009 * ''Sarwottam Sarwate'', Lokawangmay Griha, 2008 * ''Khel Chalu Rahila Pahije!'', Mauj Prakashan, 2004 * ''Khel Reshawatari'', Mauj Prakashan, 2004 *''Sawadhan! Pudhe Walan Ahe!'', Mauj Prakashan, 1990 * ''Khada Marayacha Jhala Tar…!'', Mauj Prakashan, 1963 * ''Wyang Chitra - Ek Samvad'' (jointly with Madhukar Dharmapurikar), Anubhav Prakashan, 2001 * ''Sahaprawasi'', Majestic Prakashan, 2005 * ''Wyangkala - Chitrakala'', Majestic Prakashan, 2005 * ''Parki Chalan'', Majestic Prakashan, 1989 * ''Pu. La. : Ek Sathawan'' (Edited by

; illustrations by Vasant Sarwate) * ''Niwadak Thanthanpal - 1 & 2'' (By

; illustrations by Vasant Sarwate) * ''Niwadak Marathi Wyangachitra'' (Edited by Prashant Kulkarni)

References

External links

Vasant Sarwate at Indiaart Gallery
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A report on exhibition of Sarwate’s art
* Visit http://searchingforlaugh.blogspot.com/ to see a few of his cartoons or clic
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1927 births 2016 deaths Indian editorial cartoonists Marathi people People from Kolhapur People from Mumbai Suburban district Indian art critics Writers from Maharashtra {{cartoonist-stub