When Ruchira was published there were many who had sent their views about this book; one of the book had described Kamalabai as the mother inlaw with 1,25,000 daugtersinlaw, this is true as already so many copies of Ruchira have been sold. Through this book, she has turned the newly married girls into expert cooks. This is the only book which have been sold in lac. Kamlabai was born and brought up in village Kundal in Dandekar family. She studied till 4th standard. She was married into Ogale family at Sangli. She started taking lessons in cookery under the able guidance of her motherin law. She always nurtured the attitude to be a perfectionist while learning a new dish. She never allowed her morale to be down during the process of cooking and mastering a food item. She did not just concentrate on cooking, she gave equal importance to presenting the item with style. Her husband's job took her to Mumbai where she settled down. Mumbai gave a wide scope to her cooking skills. She participated in many competitions and won many awards for best dishes and best presentation. This gave her a boost. She started cookery classes. She conducted classes at various places in Maharasthra. Many ladies were benefitted by her classes. She was a guide at the S.N.D.T. University in Mumbai. She crossed the boundaries of this nation, she reached Australia, there also she conducted her classes. She was felicitated at 'One Artist: One Evening' in Mumbai, along with other 100 unique personalities. She has come into direct contact through radio and television with many housewives. 'Ruchira' has made her familiar in every household. The Marathi Pustak Parishad has felicitated her for the tremendous sale of this book. Ruchira is the highest peak of her experience, knowledge and studies.
