Prof. Ranjanadevi Sanjay Patil is a distinguished academician, poet, and writer with a lifelong dedication to literature, language, and social awareness.
Born on 8th August, 1958, she holds an impressive academic background with degrees including M.A., D.H.E., LL.B., and M.Phil. She served as a Professor and Head of the English Department, retiring in 2018, after years of shaping young minds through education and literature.
Prof. Patil has been writing poetry and short stories in Marathi, many of which have earned first prizes in literary competitions, reflecting both critical appreciation and emotional depth. Her commitment to society extends beyond writing—she was an active member of the Vidhi Sewa Samitee, delivering lectures across talukas to spread awareness about Human Rights.
Her literary excellence has been recognized with the Kavi Ratna Award for her Hindi poem “Gulista.” She has a deep interest in classical literature, spanning Marathi, Hindi, Russian, and Greek traditions, which subtly influences the philosophical richness of her work.
Her first English novel, Depressed Clouds, was published by Blue Rose Publication in 2022.
Mehfil marks her first collection of Hindi poetry, while she is currently working on her second novel, Nargis, soon to be completed.