P L Deshpande Books Jun 2026

A brilliant adaptation of Pygmalion (the play that inspired My Fair Lady ). Pu La transplants the story to a Maharashtrian context with spectacular results. The book version of the play is a delight to read, with sharp, buzzing dialogue.

If you want to experience the soul of middle-class Mumbai, Batatyachi Chal (The Potato Chawl) is mandatory reading. Originally performed as a legendary one-man show, the book captures the essence of life in a "chawl." p l deshpande books

Beyond books, Pu La was a dramatist, musician, and actor. His plays, such as Ti Phulrani (an adaptation of A brilliant adaptation of Pygmalion (the play that