Leading Dramatist of Maharashtra. The first play in Marathi " Sita Swayamvar " was staged first in Sangli 1843 by Vishnudas Bahave. Thus, Sangli was honored as the Birth Place of Drama in Maharashtra. In this venture, Vishnudas Bhave was fully supported by Rajasaheb Chintamanrao Patwardhan. After the success of the play "Sita Swayamvar " Bhave staged plays on episodes of the Ramayana. He traveled lot with his troupes for the plays. He also ventured into Puppet shows. Vishnudas Bhave died on 9th August 1901.
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