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| nationality        = Indian
| birth_place        = [[Solapur]], [[Maharashtra]], India
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| education          = Chemical Engineer from IIT Mumbai
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'''Achyut Godbole''' (born 15 August 1950) is an Indian writer, [[polymath]], humanitarian, socialist personality residing in Mumbai, India. He was born in [[Solapur]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]. After a successful career as a CEO of [[Patni Computer Systems]] (later acquired by [[IGATE|IGate]]) and few more leading IT firms in 1980 and 1990s he moved to writing. He was at the position CEO for almost 23 years in his career in management.<ref>{{Citation|title=ACHYUT GODBOLE {{!}} PART1 {{!}} great bhet|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADxWkMyaN-Y|language=en|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://sites.google.com/site/achyutgodboleasg/home/1-biodata/english|title=English - Achyut Godbole|website=sites.google.com|access-date=2019-09-03}}</ref>
'''Achyut Godbole''' (born 15 August 1950) is an Indian businessman and writer from Mumbai, India. He was CEO of [[Patni Computer Systems]] (later acquired by [[IGATE|IGate]]) and few more leading IT firms in 1980 and 1990s. He was at the position of CEO for almost 23 years in his career in management. He moved to writing.<ref>{{Citation|title=ACHYUT GODBOLE {{!}} PART1 {{!}} great bhet|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADxWkMyaN-Y|language=en|access-date=2019-09-02}}</ref>  


==Early life==
==Early life==
Achyut Godbole was born in [[Solapur]] and completed his school education from Haribhai Devkaran Highschool, Solapur. He became a chemical engineer from IIT Mumbai in 1972.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iitb.ac.in/alumni/en/awards/2000/distinguished-alumnus/mr-achyut-godbole|title=Mr. Achyut Godbole &#124; Alumni and Corporate Relations|website=www.iitb.ac.in|accessdate=7 March 2019}}</ref>
Achyut Godbole was born in [[Solapur]] and completed his school education from [[Haribhai Deokaran High School]], Solapur. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from [[IIT Mumbai|IIT Bombay]] in 1972.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.iitb.ac.in/alumni/en/awards/2000/distinguished-alumnus/mr-achyut-godbole|title=Mr. Achyut Godbole &#124; Alumni and Corporate Relations|website=www.iitb.ac.in|accessdate=7 March 2019}}</ref>


==Literary accomplishments==
==Literary accomplishments==
Godbole is well known for his writings in Marathi and English. He is a prolific writer in all genres and has produced numerous original works as well as adaptations of works from other languages into [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. His writing style is informative and yet very informal. This enables his readers to enjoy the process of assimilating knowledge on diverse subjects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/mumbai-news/achyut-godbole/articleshow/52067230.cms|title=‘असे का’च्या शोधातून घडली वाचनआवड!|date=2 May 2016|website=Maharashtra Times|accessdate=7 March 2019}}</ref> His books are one of the highest selling books in Marathi. He has written many columns in Newspapers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.esakal.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5464475966391049226&SectionId=28&SectionName=ताज्या|title=बातम्या&NewsDate=20160124&Provider=अच्युत गोडबोले [email protected]&NewsTitle=अर्थसंकल्प २०१६: आरोग्य आणि शिक्षणावर भर हवा (अच्युत गोडबोले) अर्थसंकल्प २०१६: आरोग्य आणि शिक्षणावर भर हवा (अच्युत गोडबोले)|accessdate=7 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160604001150/http://www.esakal.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5464475966391049226&SectionId=28&SectionName=%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE|archive-date=4 June 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.esakal.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4798369162670983054&SectionId=28&SectionName=ताज्या|title=बातम्या&NewsDate=20160131&Provider=अच्युत गोडबोले ([email protected])&NewsTitle=महासत्तेपेक्षा आनंदी समाज हवा! (अच्युत गोडबोले) महासत्तेपेक्षा आनंदी समाज हवा! (अच्युत गोडबोले)|accessdate=7 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160603235958/http://www.esakal.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=4798369162670983054&SectionId=28&SectionName=%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%9C%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE|archive-date=3 June 2016|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Godbole is well known for his writings in Marathi and English. He is a writer in all genres and has produced numerous original works as well as adaptations of works from other languages into [[Marathi language|Marathi]]. His writing style is informative and yet very informal. This enables his readers to enjoy the process of assimilating knowledge on diverse subjects.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maharashtratimes.indiatimes.com/mumbai-news/achyut-godbole/articleshow/52067230.cms|title='असे का'च्या शोधातून घडली वाचनआवड!|date=2 May 2016|website=Maharashtra Times|accessdate=7 March 2019}}</ref>


===Books in Marathi===
===Books in Marathi===
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* Vidnyanvad (science)
* Vidnyanvad (science)
* Manat (Psychology)
* Manat (Psychology)
* Sakha Nagarhole (Forest)


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 22:09, 11 March 2026


Achyut Godbole
Born (1950-08-15) 15 August 1950 (age 75)
EducationChemical Engineering (IIT Bombay)
OccupationBusinessman
Writer
CEO, Patni Computer Systems.
Spouse(s)Shobhana Godbole

Achyut Godbole (born 15 August 1950) is an Indian businessman and writer from Mumbai, India. He was CEO of Patni Computer Systems (later acquired by IGate) and few more leading IT firms in 1980 and 1990s. He was at the position of CEO for almost 23 years in his career in management. He moved to writing.[1]

Early life[edit | edit source]

Achyut Godbole was born in Solapur and completed his school education from Haribhai Deokaran High School, Solapur. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from IIT Bombay in 1972.[2]

Literary accomplishments[edit | edit source]

Godbole is well known for his writings in Marathi and English. He is a writer in all genres and has produced numerous original works as well as adaptations of works from other languages into Marathi. His writing style is informative and yet very informal. This enables his readers to enjoy the process of assimilating knowledge on diverse subjects.[3]

Books in Marathi[edit | edit source]

  • Sanganakyug (computers) - संगणक- युग (कॉम्प्युटर, माहितीपर, मार्गदर्शनपर)
  • Boardroom (management) - बोर्डरूम (बिझनेस आणि व्यवस्थापन, वैचारिक, माहितीपर)
  • Nadvedh (music) - नादवेध (अनुभव कथन, ललित, संगीत विषयक)
  • Kimayagar (science) - किमयागार (शास्त्र)
  • Arthat (economics) - अर्थात (अर्थशास्त्र, शैक्षणिक)
  • Gulam (slavery) - गुलाम (सामाजिक)
  • Thaiman Changalvadache (psychology) -थैमान चंगळवादाचे
  • Nanodaya (nanotechnology)- नॅनोदय (विज्ञानविषयक, टेक्नोलॉजी)
  • Steve Jobs (biography)-- स्टीव्ह जॉब्ज (चरित्र)
  • Manat (psychology) - मनात
  • Musafir (autobiography) - मुसाफिर (आत्मकथन, अनुभव कथन, माहितीपर)
  • Ganiti (mathematics) - गणिती (शैक्षणिक, विज्ञानविषयक)
  • Zapoorza - Parts 1, 2 & 3 (English literature) - झपूर्झा (शैक्षणिक, माहितीपर, साहित्य आणि समीक्षा, मार्गदर्शनपर)
  • Canvas (Western painters and paintings)- कॅनव्हास (कलाकौशल्य, भेट देण्यासाठी निवडक, माहितीपर)
  • Jag Badalnare 12 Genius - जग बदलणारे १२ जीनिअस
  • Limelight - लाईमलाईट (व्यक्तिचित्रण, चरित्र, चित्रपट)
  • जीनिअस अल्बर्ट आईनस्टाईन
  • जीनिअस अलेक्झांडर फ्लेमिंग
  • जीनिअस एडवर्ड जेन्नर
  • जीनिअस गॅलिलिओ गॅलिली
  • जीनिअस आयझॅक न्यूटन
  • जीनिअस जे. रॉबर्ट ओपेनहायमर
  • जीनिअस लीझ माइट्नर
  • जीनिअस लुई पाश्चर
  • जीनिअस मेरी क्युरी
  • जीनिअस स्टीफन हाॅकिंग
  • Great Bhet - ग्रेट भेट
  • Anarth (dangers of human life) - अनर्थ (विकासनीती सर्वनाशाच्या उंबरठ्यावर)

Books in English[edit | edit source]

  • Operating Systems
  • Data Communication and Networks
  • Web Technologies
  • Demystifying Computers – This is used as textbooks worldwide. Many are translated in different languages like Chinese.

Columns in newspapers and magazines[edit | edit source]

  • Zapoorza (English literature)
  • Tantra-Mantra (technology)
  • Bakhar Sangankachi (history of computers)
  • Udyache jag (tomorrows world)
  • Vaidyakayan (history of medicine)
  • Pranijagat (animals)
  • Vidnyanvad (science)
  • Manat (Psychology)
  • Sakha Nagarhole (Forest)

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ACHYUT GODBOLE | PART1 | great bhet, retrieved 2 September 2019
  2. "Mr. Achyut Godbole | Alumni and Corporate Relations". www.iitb.ac.in. Retrieved 7 March 2019.
  3. "'असे का'च्या शोधातून घडली वाचनआवड!". Maharashtra Times. 2 May 2016. Retrieved 7 March 2019.