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Vaju Kotak (Vaju Lakhamshi Kotak) was born on 30 January, 1915 in Gujarat, India, is an Indian writer. Discover Vaju Kotak's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?
| Popular As |
Vaju Lakhamshi Kotak |
| Occupation |
writer, publisher, journalist, film director and screenwriter |
| Age |
44 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
30 January 1915 |
| Birthday |
30 January |
| Birthplace |
Gujarat, India |
| Date of death |
29 November, 1959 |
| Died Place |
Bombay, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality |
India
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Vaju Kotak Height, Weight & Measurements
At 44 years old, Vaju Kotak height not available right now. We will update Vaju Kotak's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Vaju Kotak's Wife?
His wife is Madhuribahen (m. 1946)
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Wife |
Madhuribahen (m. 1946) |
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Not Available |
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Vaju Kotak Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Vaju Kotak worth at the age of 44 years old? Vaju Kotak’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. He is from India. We have estimated Vaju Kotak's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
writer |
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Timeline
Vaju Kotak (30 January 1915 – 29 November 1959) was a Gujarati writer, publisher, journalist, an Indian film screenwriter and most known to be Founder of famous Gujarati weekly magazine Chitralekha, published in Gujarati and Marathi.
Kotak was born on 30 January 1915 in Rajkot, Gujarat.
He studied up to the first year of BA.
In 1937, he came to Ahmedabad for a job and from 1939, settled in Bombay.
He started his film career as an assistant director and screenwriter for Kasauti (1941).
In 1941, Kotak published his first book Ruparani, a translation of the autobiography of Isadora Duncan.
He started writing a column in Jay Saurasthra magazine published from Rajkot.
In 1944, he wrote the screenplay for Paristan, directed by Mahesh Kaul.
In the film he worked as an assistant director.
he had also worked as a screenwriter.
He wrote screenplay and dialogues for Parivartan, Bhalai, Mangalfera, Nanandbhojai, Gorakhdhandha, Lagnmandap etc.
Kotak married Madhuribahen in 1946.
In 1946, he became the editor of Chitrapat.
His Novel Juvan Haiya (Young Hearts) was partially published in serialized form in Chitrapat and later chapters were published in Chhaya magazine.
In 1950, he started his independent weekly news magazine Chitralekha.
He started monthly magazines Bij (1951) and Light (1953) in Gujarati and English respectively.
In 1958, he started Jee Cinema magazine.
Ramkada Vahu, Juvan Haiya, Gharni Shobha, Chundadi ane Chokha, Ha ke Na, Aansuna Toran, Manavatano Maheraman, Aansuni Aatashbaji ane Doctor Roshanlal, Prabhatna Pushpo, Buddhina Brahmchari, Kadavna Thapa, Galgota, Puran ane Vighnan, Chandarvo, Dhondu ane Pandu, Shaherma Farata Farata and Badapanna Vanarveda are his literary works.
His incomplete novel Dr. Roshanlal was completed by Harkisan Mehta, then editor of Chitralekha.
On Silver Jubilee of Chitralekha, his novel Dr. Roshanlal was adapted into a Gujarati play, Him Angara.
The play was well received and had more than 100 performances.
Shaherma farta farta and Prabhatna Pushpo are his collections of essays.
He died on 29 November 1959 in Hurkisondas Hospital, Bombay following a heart attack.
In 1973, a road in Bombay was named Vaju Kotak Marg.
On 9 June 1993, spiritual leader Morari Bapu inaugurated Vaju Kotak Marg in Rajkot.
On 7 September 2002, Takhteshwar Temple road in Bhavnagar was named as Vaju Kotak Marg.
On 20 April 2011, the Indian Postal Department issued a postage stamp on the Chitralekha magazine depicting the image of Vaju Kotak.
