Editing Purushottam Laxman Deshpande (section)

== Professional life ==
===Books===


1."Vyakti Ani Valli" (व्यक्ती आणि वल्ली):
This book is a collection of character sketches, portraying various eccentric personalities from Deshpande's life. Each character is brought to life with humor and wit, reflecting the diverse and colorful spectrum of human nature.

2."Batatyachi Chaal" (बटाट्याची चाळ):
A humorous depiction of life in a chawl (a type of communal housing) in Mumbai, the book captures the quirky and endearing lives of its inhabitants, illustrating their daily struggles and camaraderie with a comedic touch.

3."Apoorvai" (अपूर्वाइ):
This is a travelogue recounting Deshpande's experiences in Europe. Written with his characteristic humor, the book offers insightful and amusing observations about European culture and lifestyle.

4."Asa Mi Asami" (असा मी असामी):
A satirical autobiography, this novel presents the life of a common man through a series of humorous episodes, highlighting the absurdities and ironies of middle-class existence in India.

5."Ti Phulrani" (ती फुलराणी):
An adaptation of George Bernard Shaw's play "Pygmalion," this Marathi play tells the story of a flower girl who is transformed into a refined lady under the guidance of a professor. It retains the original's critique of social class distinctions while adding Deshpande's unique comedic flair.

6."Jave Tyanchya Desha" (जावे त्यांच्या देशा):
Another travelogue, this book describes Deshpande's visit to various countries, filled with humorous anecdotes and reflections on the cultural differences he encounters.

7."Guna Gaiin Awadi" (गुण गाईन आवडी):
A collection of essays that blend humor with philosophical insights, showcasing Deshpande's ability to find comedy in everyday situations while pondering deeper meanings.

===Educator===
Both Deshpande and his wife served as teachers in Orient High School, Mumbai. He also worked for some years as a college professor in Rani Parvati Devi College, [[Belgaum]] in [[Karnataka]] and [[Kirti M. Doongursee College|Kirti College]] in  Mumbai.

===Television===
He also worked for [[Doordarshan]], the state-owned TV channel. He was the first person to interview the then Prime Minister, [[Jawaharlal Nehru]], on Indian television. He was seconded to the [[BBC]] for a year-long training. After this, he spent some time in France and [[West Germany]]. It was this specific period and stays in these countries that his later [[Travel documentary|travelogue]] "Apoorvai" was to be based upon. His other travelogues are "Poorvaranga" and "Jave Tyanchya Desha".<ref name="biodictbook1" /><ref name="pld-kala-bio" />

===Film and music===
Deshpande was a man of many talents. Apart from writing, the talents he used in  filmmaking included writing  [[screenplay]]s, directing, acting, composing music, and singing. He was instrumental in establishing the iconic [[Bal Gandharva Ranga Mandir]] in Pune. He was a proficient in [[Hindustani classical music]].He composed music for many marathi films of 1940s and '50s including  'Amaldar', 'Gulacha Ganapati', 'Ghardhani', 'Chokhamela', 'Dudhbhat', 'Dev Pavla', 'Devbappa', 'Navrabayako', 'Nave Birhad', 'Manache Paan' and 'Mothi Manase'.<ref name="biodictbook1"/><ref>{{cite news |last1=Mishra |first1=Garima |title=NFAI acquires handwritten script of Pu La Deshpande's 1953 film 'Gulacha Ganpati |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/nfai-acquires-handwritten-script-of-pu-la-deshpandes-1953-film-gulacha-ganpati/ |access-date=11 July 2021 |work=Indian Express |issue=November 20, 2015 |publisher=The express group |date=2015}}</ref> He was also the composer for many popular non-film songs in the 
"bhavegeet" genre sung by singers such as  [[Jyotsna Bhole]], [[Manik Varma]] and [[Asha Bhosale]].