Khadilkar went on to write several Sangitnatak, staged first by the Kirloskar and then Gandharva Natak Mandalis. Some of the other names can be mentioned as Bayakanche banda i.e. 'Women's Rebellion' in 1907, Bhaubandaki i.e. 'Filial Feud' in 1909, Premadhwaj i.e. 'Flag of Love' in 1911, Manapaman i.e. 'Honour and Dishonour' in 1911, Vidyaharan i.e. 'Knowledge Abducted' in 1913, Sativapariksha i.e. 'Test of Merit' in 1914, Swayamvar i.e. 'Choice of Groom' in 1916, Dmupadi in 1920, Tridandi sanyas i.e. 'Sanyasi with Three Staffs' in 1923, Menaka in 1926, Sawati tnatsar i.e. 'Jealousy of the Other Wife' in 1927, Savitri in 1933, etc. In most of them he tried to interpret the socio-political ethos through historical or mythological tales, though his social conservatism compromised his political radicalism. However, the flowing language, his lyrics set to melodious music, and Bal Gandharva's presentation of the female roles contributed to their great popularity. Khadilkar was also a fiery journalist. He edited the Kesri hom 1908 to 1910, and 1918 onwards. After Tilak's death, he became a follower of Gandhi. He edited the daily Lokmanya in 1921 and began a new one, Navakal. In 1923 he was fined for an article on Hindu-Muslim riots in 1927, charged with sedition, and sentenced to one year's imprisonment. After 1933, he involved himself in spiritual work and published extensively on the Upanishads. Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar died in 1948 at the age of 76. |