Shanta Shelke, a writer who enriched Marathi Literature by her versatile contributions, expired on June 6th 2002.

In her memory, we have designed a programme, "Ek Hotya Shantabai....”

To unravel Shantabai's personality through her own creations and appreciate her contribution to Marathi
literature, is the aim of this show. It includes her poetry, prose, biographical works, translations and popular songs, depicting her versatility.

We use her own words to create an experience of the persona.

Penned by Dr. Sameer V Kulkarni, this programme is directed by Milind Oak.

Rahul Solapurkar and Pournima Manohar are the anchors of this show. Vocal artists are Vibhawari Apte-Joshi, Hrishikesh Ranade, Prajakta Ranade and Pramod Ranade. Music arrangement is by Milind Gune.

The show also toured USA and Canada in July 2009. During the tour the show was performed by Hrishikesh Ranade, Vibhawari Apte, Jitendra Abhyankar and Savani Ravindra. The anchor was Rahul Solapurkar.

Duration – Approx. 2 hours 10 mins