Shahir Krishnarao Sable

Krishnarao Ganpatrao Sable popularly known as Shahir Sable (September 3, 1923 – March 20, 2015) was a Marathi language folk artist from Maharashtra, India.^[1] He was an accomplished singer, writer, playwright, performer, Loknatya (Folk theater) producer-director.^[2][3]

Early life

Shahir Sable was born in a small village called Pasarni, in the Wai taluka of district Satara to Shri Ganpatrao Sable in 1923.^[4] He also starting playing flute in the childhood. After getting primary schooling at birthplace, he was moved to his maternal uncle to Amalner where he studied till 7th. He left the school soon. At Amalner, he was very close to Sane Guruji. He spend lot of his time with Sane Guruji during freedom struggle. With his shahiri, he started making contribution in the struggle. He also started "Jagruti Shahir Mandal" during that time.

Famous works

• Maharashtrachi Lokadhara (Folk dances of Maharashtra) - Maharashtrachi Lokadhara had performed all over India as a renowned troupe formed by Shahir Sable showcasing all native dance forms of Mahrashtra.^[5] He given re birth of some of the old traditions of fork like Lavani, Balyanruttya, Kolinruttya, Gondhalinruttya, Manglagaur, Vaghyamurali, Vasudeo, Dhangar etc.^[6]

Songs

Plays

• Andhala Daltay - Shahir Sable staged this farcical play highlighting the sorry plight of the Marathi speaking residents of Mumbai. The lore has it that the play was so impactful that it led to the formation of the Shivsena, a political party safeguarding the rights of the native Marathi populace.^[7][8]

Family

• His son Devdatta Sable is a famous Marathi music composer with famous songs like "Hi Chaal Turu Turu" and "Manaachyaa Dhundit".
• His daughter Charusheela Sable is a Marathi actress of repute.^[9]
• His son in law Ajit Vachani was a famous Indian film and television actor who married to Charusheela Sable
• His grandson - the noted Marathi film director Kedar Shinde.^[10]

Awards & Recognition

Padma Shri Award - India's fourth highest civilian honour

• 1984: Sangeet Natak Akademi Award^[11]
• 1988: Shahir Amar Sheikh Puraskar
• 1990: President, 70th Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Natya Sammelan, Mumbai
• 1990: President, Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Shahir Parishad, Mumbai^[12]
• 1990: Maharashtra Gaurav Puraskar
• 1994: Sant Namdev Puraskar
• 1997: Satara Bhushan Puraskar
• 1997: Shahir Patthe Bapurao Puraskar
• 1997: Maharshtra Rajya Gaurav Puraskar
• 1998: Shri Krishnarao Ganpatrao Sable has been awarded Padma Shri award (India's fourth highest civilian honour) for his dedication in the field of Arts in 1998.
• 2001: Best Singer award from Maharashtra State Govt.
• 2002: P Sawlaram Puraskar
• 2002: Shahir Pharande puraskar
• 2005: Maharashra Bhushan award by Maharashtra Times
• 2006: Maharashtra Ratna puraskar
• 2012: Lokshahir Vittal Umap Mrudgandh Lifetime Achievement award ^[13]

Death

He died in his residence at Mumbai on 20th Match 2015 at the age of 94.^{[14] [15]}

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