Wrote in Marathi, but was translated in many Indian languages.
Indian playwright, journalist and literary essayist, best known for his plays "ShÄntatÄ! Court ChÄlu Ähe" (1967), "GhÄshirÄm KotwÄl" (1972), and "SakhÄrÄm Binder" (1972).
Violence was an important element in his works. He wrote about poverty, corruption, women's issues, and other social themes.
Daughter is actress Sushma Tendulkar.
Father of cinematographer Raju Tendulkar. His grandson is assistant director Aditya Tendulkar. (Raju and Seema son).