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After 1800 to 20th century

TheBritish colonial period(also known as the Modern Period) saw standardization of Marathi grammar through

the efforts of the Christian missionaryWilliam Carey.Christian missionaries played an important role in the production of

scientific dictionaries and grammars.

The late 19th century in Maharashtra was a period of colonial modernity. Like the corresponding periods in other

Indian languages, this was the period dominated by English-educated intellectuals. It was the age of English prose,

reformist activism and a great intellectual ferment.

The first Marathi translation of an English book was published in 1817, and the first Marathi newspaper was

started in 1835. Newspapers provided a platform for sharing literary views, and many books on social reforms were

written. The Marathi language flourished as Marathi drama gained popularity. Musicals known asSangeet Natakalso

evolved. Keshavasut, the father of modern Marathi poetry published his first poem in 1885. First Marathi periodical

Dirghadarshanwas started in 1840 while first Marathi newspaperDurpanwas started by Balshastri Jambhekar in 1832.

A few popularMarathi language newspapersat a newsstand in Mumbai, 2006

The first half of 20th century was marked by new enthusiasm in literary pursuits, and socio-political activism

helped achieve major milestones inMarathi literature,drama, music and film. Modern Marathi prose flourished through

various new literary forms like the essay, the biographies, the novels, prose, drama etc. Chiplunkar's Nibandhmala (essays),

N.C.Kelkar's biographical writings, novels of Hari Narayan Apte,Narayan Sitaram PhadkeandV. S. Khandekar,and plays

of Mama Varerkar and Kirloskar's are particularly worth noting. Similarly Khandekar's Yayati which has won for him, the

Jnanpith Awardis a very noteworthy novel. Vijay Tendulkar's plays in Marathi have earned him a reputation beyond

Maharashtra.P.L.Deshpande(PuLa), P.K.Atre & Prabodhankar Thakrey, were also known for their writings in Marathi in

the field of Drama, Samaj Prabodhan. AfterIndian independence,Marathi was accorded the status of a scheduled language

on the national level.

By May 1, 1960, Maharashtra emerged re-organised on linguistic lines adding Vidarbha and Marathwada region in

its fold and bringing major chunks of Marathi population socio-politically together. With state and cultural protection,

Marathi made great strides by the 1990s.

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A literary event calledAkhil Bharatiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan(All-India Marathi Literature Meet) is held every year.

In addition, theAkhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Sammelan(All-India Marathi Theatre Meet) is also held annually. Both

events are very popular amongst Maharashtrians.

Reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marathi_language

Words/phrases Transliteration Meaning

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Tumhlbhen nad

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Punhbhe. .( "")

Dhanyavd. Ho.

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Nako. ,

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? Kevh? ?

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ubh rtr.

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