Uttam Kamble


Uttam Kamble is an Indian journalist who was the Chief Editor of Sakal Media Group. He is a post modern author. He has been in journalism for more than three decades. He is best known for his oratory, poetry and his writings for the oppressed and deprived class. He is the President of 84th Akhil Bhartiya Marathi Sahitya Sammelan, single largest literary meet surviving great tradition in Marathi. He also inaugurated 16th Kamgar Sahitya Sammelan in Satara district of Maharashtra which was presided over by Ramdas Phutane.

Early life

Uttam Kamble was born into poverty in rural area of Chikkodi Taluka in Belagum district of Karnataka. This geographic area has mixed population of Kannada and Marathi speaking communities. He experienced hardship during his childhood. His mother was an illiterate land laborer. Young Uttam used to help her in this work during his childhood. He is the first literate person from his family. In his youth he worked as a compounder, construction work, salesman, paper-boy while continuing his education.

Career

Uttam Kamble graduated from Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra in 1978 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. After graduation, he joined a small daily named Samaj in 1979. Soon he joined the Sakal Group in 1982 and has been with the group since then.

Positions held in Sakal Group

Uttam Kamble is with Sakal Media Group for three decades. At present he is the Editor - Director of the group. His career path is as follows:
Uttam Kamble awards for his journalistic works include:
He has written several award-winning books.

Novels