Vasant Purushottam Kale, popularly known as Va Pu, was a Marathi writer. He wrote more than 60 books. His well-known works include Partner, Vapurza, Hi Waat Ekatichi, and Thikri. He was a famous story-teller and had over 1600 stage-shows (कथाकथन) in the theatres. He was the first writer to come in form of audio cassettes.He also played violin and harmonium.He was also fond of photography.
He has also written so many story collection books which include "Sakhi" , "Taptapadi" , "One for the road" etc. which are praised by the readers for being relatable.
Kale was an architect by profession.
He died of heart failure on 26 June 2001 at his home in Mumbai.
Books
Aik sakhe
Amitabh ani me
Apan Saare Arjun
Badali
Bai Bayako Aani Calendar
Bhade
Bhul Bhulyia
Chaturbhuj
Chakkar
Cheers
Dost
Donde
Duniya Tula Visrel - Lecture on Wasudev Waman Patankar
Ekmek
Fantasy Ek Preyasy
Gheneration GAP
Ghar Harawaleli Manse
Goshta hatatali hoti
Goph
Gulmohar
Hi Waat Ekatichi
Hunkar
Intimate
Japun Tak Paul
J K Malvankar
Karmachari
Ka Re Bhulalasi
Kahi Khara Kahi Khota
Katha-kathanachi katha
Lombkalnari Maanasa
Mahotsav
Manasa
Mayabazar
Maza mazyapashi
Mi manus shodhtoy
Moden pan vaknar nahi
Nimitta
Navara Mhanava Aapala
One for the road
Partner
Pleasure Box
Panpoi
Premamayee
Partner
Rang Manache
Rang Panchami
Sakhi
Sange Vadilanchi Kirti
Sanvadini
Swar
Thikari
Taptapadi
Tu Bhramat Aahasi Vaya
Va Pu Sange Vadilanchi Kirti
Valay
Vapurwai
Vapurza (a compilation of passages from his earlier work) Vapu 85 Zopala Rutu Basanti Rooth Gayee