Mehta Publishing House is an Indian book publishing company based in Pune, Maharashtra. It is among the established publishers of Marathi-language literature and is particularly noted for issuing Marathi translations of works by leading Indian and international authors, alongside original Marathi fiction and non-fiction titles.
| Type | Book publisher |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Headquarters | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Primary language | Marathi |
| Country | India |
Background
Headquartered in Pune, a long-standing centre of Marathi literary and publishing activity, Mehta Publishing House operates within the broader Marathi book industry that includes other major houses such as Rajhans Prakashan, Popular Prakashan and Continental Prakashan. The firm is led by the Mehta family, with Sunil Mehta closely associated with its editorial direction.
Publications
The publisher's catalogue spans several categories:
- Marathi fiction and non-fiction by contemporary and established authors.
- Translations into Marathi of English and other Indian-language works, including popular fiction, biographies, management titles and self-help books.
- History, biography and current affairs titles relevant to readers in Maharashtra and beyond.
Mehta Publishing House has issued Marathi editions of writings by widely read authors such as Sidney Sheldon, Jeffrey Archer, Dan Brown, Khushwant Singh and Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, contributing to the availability of international bestsellers to Marathi readers.
Significance
Through its sustained programme of translation, the house has played a role in widening the range of literature accessible in Marathi, supplementing original works with global titles. Its activities form part of the publishing ecosystem centred on Pune and Mumbai that supports the continued vitality of Marathi as a literary language.
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References
- Wikidata: Q6809884