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Classically trained under Pandit Jagannathbuwa Purohit, Pu La was a serious vocalist. He composed music for his own stage plays and films. His ability to transition from a soulful raga like Yaman to a rib-tickling monologue within seconds was a testament to his mental agility.

The genius of Vyakti Ani Valli lies in its universality. Pu La had the rare ability to look at the "common man" (a term later popularized by R.K. Laxman, another giant) and find the cosmic absurdity in their habits. He wrote about his neighbors, his tailor, his annoying relatives, and the peculiarities of Maharashtrian bureaucracy. pu la deshpande