Santosh Padmakar Pawar (born 1972) is an Indian poet Marathi language.
He served as a lecturer in Annasaheb Awate Arts, Commerce & Hutatma Babu Genu Science College.
[3] His comedy drama Yadaa Kadachit, based on stories from the Ramayana and the Mahabharata was critically acclaimed.
[4] The play was the target of heavy criticism from religious fundamentalist groups who saw it as disrespectful, and who threatened the playwright and the actors, creating violent disturbances during several performances.
[5] Pawar has also performed as actor, director, producer and script writer in several movies.