Dr Anant Deshmukh

Dr Anant Deshmukh is a researcher, critic and the biographer of social reformers of Maharashtra including Shridhar Pant, Shridhar Balwant Tilak, Dinanath Dalal and RP Paranjape. Dr Anant played a crucial role in mapping RD Karve’s life and bringing his biography to life. Having spent over twenty years teaching, Dr Anant’s research includes that of 19th century Maharashtra and literary criticism. He has published 45 books across genres including travelogues and short story collections.