Famous People with Name Purushottam

Purushottam Laxman Deshpande            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Purushottam Laxman Deshpande: was a distinguished Marathi writer from the state of Maharashtra, India. He was popularly known by just his initials as ??. ?. ("Pu. La.") and was also given the affectionate title of Maharashtraache laadake vyaktimattva (Maharashtra's most beloved personality).Apart from his writing, P. L. Deshpande was well-known for his all-round achievements as an accomplished film and stage actor, music composer, harmonium player, singer and orator.For some years, he worked as a college professor and a school teacher before embarking on his career in writing and in the multiple fields of acting, directing, and composing music in the world of movies. In 1946, he married Sunita Thakur, who is an accomplished author herself and has acted in some plays in the past. Wit was a hallmark of the writings of Deshpande. He wrote plays, essays, life sketches, short stories, novels, travelogues, screenplays for films, and movie lyrics. Deshpande took lessons in playing harmonium from Dattopant Rajopadhye of Bhaskar Sangitalaya. He was proficient in Hindustani classical music and deep interest in Marathi musical theater. He was an accomplished music director and a singer.

Purushottam Das            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Purushottam Das: was the pioneer of the Nathdwara school of Pakhawaj playing.

Purushottam Das Tandon            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Purushottam Das Tandon: was a freedom fighter from Uttar Pradesh in India, of Punjabi Khatri descent. He is widely remembered for his efforts in achieving the Official Language of India status for Hindi. He was customarily given the title Rajarshi (Etymology: Raja + Rishi = Roya

Purushottam Kesava Kakodkar            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Purushottam Kesava Kakodkar: was a prominent politician and social worker from Goa. He served as a Member of Parliament in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. He took part in the Quit India Movement and was imprisoned for it. He also took part in the Goa Liberation Movement and the C

Purushottam Ganesh Mavalankar            Origin/Culture/Country: Indian

Purushottam Ganesh Mavalankar: was an Indian political scientist, educationist, and an independent Member of Parliament for two consecutive terms. Mavalankar was son of the first speaker of the Lok Sabha, Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar. In 1972, he was elected to the 5th Lok Sabha in a bye-