Narasimha Chintaman Kelkar
| Narasimha Chintaman Kelkar | |
|---|---|
| Born |
24 August 1872 Miraj, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 14 October 1947 (aged 75) Pune, India |
| Other names | Tatyasaheb Kelkar |
| Movement | Indian Independence Movement |
Narasimha Chintaman Kelkar (N. C. Kelkar), popularly known as Sahityasamrat Tatyasaheb Kelkar (24 August 1872 – 14 October 1947), was a lawyer from Miraj as well as a dramatist, novelist, short story writer, poet, biographer, critic, historian, writer on philosophical and political themes. He was also a literary and political figure in Maharashtra, India, and also both editor and trustee of the newspaper Kesari.
He was associated with Shikshana Prasarak Mandali Pune, education society in Pune established in 1904. He was closely associated with Bal Gangadhar Tilak in the Indian independence movement.
After the death of Tilak in 1920, he became one of the foremost leaders of the Tilakites in the Congress. He was member of the Viceroy’s Council during 1924–1929. He was president of Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha twice at Jabalpur in 1928 and Delhi at 1932.
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