About Us

Grantham.in is your one-stop digital destination for Marathi books, e-books, and especially theatre-related literature and exclusive merchandise. There is something for everyone!

With a collection of over 15,000 books, including 4,500+ theatre-related titles (plays, scripts, and reference books), Grantham brings Marathi literature right to your fingertips. Grantham has reached a little more than 20,000 users digitally to date. The website allows users to browse, filter, purchase, and order hard copies delivered efficiently to their doorstep. We also offer exquisite, select merchandise that showcases Puneri pride and celebrates Marathi culture – including calendars, coasters, bookmarks, and more!

Grantham.in is an extension of Paresh Agencies, established by the Late Mr. M. H. Bhate in 1989. Paresh Agencies is a reputed, stand-alone Marathi bookstore proudly located in Pune’s famous Appa Balwant Chowk (ABC) – an area synonymous with books and literature.

The Late Mr. Bhate, affectionately known in the theatre world as Bhate Kaka, was deeply respected and loved for his vast knowledge of theatre-related books, scripts, and reference materials. Over the decades, he became the go-to person for artists, directors, producers, and researchers seeking authentic Marathi literature and theatre scripts. His passion for literature and his unwavering support for the performing arts community helped build the strong foundation that Grantham stands on today.

Bhate Kaka was more than just a bookseller – he was a “human filter” for books, especially theatre-related ones. If someone asked for, say, a comedy script with two female and four male characters, he would, within minutes, place a few perfect options in front of them. His intuitive understanding of both literature and theatre made him an invaluable resource for generations of readers and performers. It wouldn’t be wrong to say that the idea of the search filters on the Grantham app and website was inspired by Bhate Kaka’s remarkable ability to “filter” and recommend the right books with precision and passion.

Over the years, the company has steadily grown, reaching thousands of readers across India and abroad, while continuing to uphold Bhate Kaka’s legacy of promoting Marathi language, literature, and theatre culture. Bhate Kaka’s son, Aniruddha Bhate, was raised among books and trained under his father’s watchful eye. In 2016, he took over the operations of Paresh Agencies. Recognising a growing generation of younger readers who preferred to read on the move, he launched the Grantham Mobile App in 2016 to bring Marathi literature to digital platforms.

After the success of the app, Aniruddha went on to create Grantham.in, a dedicated website designed to make books easily accessible online while also featuring carefully curated merchandise that celebrates Marathi culture – including calendars, coasters, bookmarks, and more.

●      Exclusive Theatre Search Filters: Grantham offers a first-of-its-kind filter system designed especially for theatre enthusiasts. Users can search for plays based on the number of characters or specific criteria – for instance, finding plays with only women leads. This innovative feature is unique to Grantham and highly valued by users.

●     Grantham proudly holds several firsts in the Marathi literary space:
1. First e-commerce app created by a stand-alone bookstore. First app and website dedicated exclusively to Marathi literature and language books.
2. First app and website exclusively featuring Marathi theatre scripts

We are committed to bringing Marathi literature and reading culture to a wider audience across India and the world. Through continuous innovation, community engagement, and digital initiatives, we aim to preserve, promote, and popularise the Marathi language, literature, and theatre for generations to come.

Visit our store in Pune or explore Grantham.in and the Grantham App – and become part of the ever-growing family of Marathi readers, writers, and theatre lovers!