Dear Appa,
You have always been a great inspiration for me. I cherish the values taught by you. I try to put in practise what all you have taught me since chilhood. Being the youngest of all I was always pampered by you. At the same time I always tried to do things which would make you happy. Those memories will always be cherished by me.
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April 03rd 1908 to April 20th 1984
Shri Janardan Mankeshwar Kanitkar
April 03rd 1908 to April 20th 1984
Introduction
This centennial biographic presentation, compiled by Sh J M Kanitkar's immediate near and dear ones, is aimed at preparing a live document of his progeny of over a century. It is expected to be updated by dedicated efforts of all members of his mega family.
His immediate near and dear ones are listed here and the compilation is intended to be complete with updated information for convenience of keeping in contact. Relevant photographs, letters and documentary attachments are also included. Last but not the least, this presentation includes tribute contributions from all.
Biographic details
Born on 3rd April 1908, a posthumous baby boy.
Brought up by his elder paternal uncle Sh K R Kanitkar at Pune
Married To
Vasanti Bhide , Daughter Nalini 1935
Shanta Datar, Sons Shriram 1942, Vasudeo 1943, Daughter Kalindi 1954
Education and Career
BA from Fergusson College Pune
Librarian Diploma from Madras University
Diploma from London University 1937-1938
Teacher in New English School
Librarian in Wadia College Pune 1934-1939
Superintendent in Imperial Library Calcutta 1943-1948
Librarian in Planning Commission Library, N Delhi 1948-1954
Reference Officer in National Library Calcutta 1954-1955
Librarian and Reference Officer in Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi 1955-1968
After retirement took up the position of Director Gandhi Centenary Bibiliography project at National Library Calcutta 1968-1970
Published a book on basis of the work done at the National Library
General Interests
Had been actively pursuing his wide interests during his career as well as after his retirement.
Over and above his primary interest in diverse reading, he had been involved in dramatic and musical activities along with his talented wife.
The couple were known as Appa and Vahini among the Maharashtrian community in Delhi.
A distinguished pair, always busy with one or other social, dramatic or musical activity for over 30 years of their active tenure in Delhi Maharashtrian Social circle.
During their grey years they were known in Karol Bagh, as
Do Hanso ka Jodaa, inseparable even in their evening stroll.
Accomplishments of the illustrious couple
Music
Had been a Radio Artist for light classical music at Nagpur 1950
Dramatics
Lead role in Vaijayanti at Calcutta
Lead roles by many of the family members in Kulvadhu at Nagpur/Bhandara
Ekach Pyala in 1953 in N Delhi
Bhavbandhan in 1954 at Calcutta
Durache Dive in 1955
Khadashtak
Abhiguan Shakuntalam - Sanskrit Drama by National School of Drama
Dadhichi - Radio play in Sanskrit in N Delhi in 1964
Nata Samrat in 1977 in N Delhi
Got the best actor prize in the competition
Families Connected
- Bhide
- Bhorgay
- Datar
- Gupta
- Jain/Mittal
- Joglekar
- Kulkarni
- Lele
- Mhaiskar
- Panandiker
- Rajurkar
- Sakurikar
- Singh
- Wagh
Labels
- Drama Photos (1)
- Family Photos (4)
- Letters (6)
1 comment:
I am looking for one Kalindi Kanitkar who was my friend and classmate in Delhi. In Andhra Education Society Higher Secondary school. In the 1960s.
If anyone can help me connect with her, please send an email on pandyasudha@gmail.com.
Thanks.
Sudha Joshi. Now Sudha Pandya.
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