Damn It Ani Barach Kahi

Damn It Ani Barach Kahi is a 2023 Indian autobiography book authored by Mahesh Kothare and published by Mehta Publishing House.

Background
Mahesh Kothare named his autobiography "Damn It Aani Barach Kahi" after his fictional character inspector Mahesh Jadhav's famous catchphrase 'Damn It!'. Mahesh Kothare is considered as one of the revolutionary figure in Marathi cinema.

The book contains memories of Marathi cinema, the life of Laxmikant Berde and Mahesh Kothare.

Launch
The book was launched at Shivaji Mandir, Mumbai. It is hosted by Adinath Kothare and attended by Sachin Pilgaonkar, Nivedita Joshi-Saraf, Urmilla Kothare. Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis was attended the program as well as the book was published by him.

Reception
Akhil Mehta of the Mehta Publishing House said that through the production of the book 'Damn it Ani Barach Kahi' (meaning:Damn it and many things/lot more)', he was able to see the man of stardom hidden behind the warehouses. DCM Devendra Fadnavis said, "Mahesh Kothare has revolutionized Marathi cinema and connected to a new generation. How 'Damn It' was born, is also read in this book." Praising Kothare, Fadnavis said: His contribution to the world of entertainment is unparalleled and he said that Kothare has done new experiments in Marathi.