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is a legendary Marathi play written by the eminent playwright (better known by his pen name Kusumagraj ). First staged in 1970, it is considered a crown jewel of Marathi literature and was later adapted into a critically acclaimed 2016 film directed by Mahesh Manjrekar. Review: A Poignant Tragedy of Grandeur and Decay
For those asking "natsamrat written by," the next logical question is, "What is it about?" The play opens with (affectionately known as Appa ), a retired Shakespearean actor of legendary status. Having performed as King Lear, Othello, and Hamlet hundreds of times, he now lives in a sprawling wada (mansion) with his wife, daughter, and son-in-law. natsamrat written by