Raghunath "Bhausaheb" Chitale

Raghunath Chitale
Born (1920-10-22)October 22, 1920.
Died March 20, 2016(2016-03-20) (aged 95)
Pune, India
Nationality Indian
Other names Bhausaheb
Occupation businessman
Known for bakarwadi

Raghunath "Bhausaheb" Chitale (22 October 1920 – 20 March 2016)[1] was an Indian businessman and founder of the Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale.[2] He was best known for popularizing the Maharashtran version of the popular snack bakarwadi.[3]

Chitale founded the premier Pune store of the Chitale Bandhu Mithaiwale in Sadashiv Peth, Pune in 1950,[4] after taking the business over from his father in 1941.[5] He was head member of the governing council of the Shikshan Prasarak Mandali for 12 years. He was the founder member of the Rotary Club of Pune South as well as the Chitpavan Sangh, the Janata Sahakari Bank, Grahak Peth in Pune and the Maharashtra Medical Foundation.[6]

Chitale died after being chronically ill on 20 March 2016 in Pune.[7][8]

References

  1. ↑ Raje, Sai (23 March 2016). "A savoury tribute to ‘Bhausaheb’ Chitale". Indian Express.
  2. ↑ Banerjee, Shoumojit (21 March 2016). "Founder of Pune’s iconic sweet shop passes away". The Hindu.
  3. ↑ "Bhausaheb Chitale of bakarwadi fame passes away due to prolonged illness". Food & Beverage News. 22 March 2016.
  4. ↑ "The Legacy of Chitales". Pune Site.
  5. ↑ "Chitale Bandhu founder Bhausaheb passes away". Sakaal Times. 20 March 2016.
  6. ↑ Paranjape, Shailendra (21 March 2016). "Creator of 'Bakarwadi' Bhausaheb Chitale passes away in Pune". DNA India.
  7. ↑ "Bhausaheb Chitale of bakarwadi fame passes away due to prolonged illness". CTRM Center.
  8. ↑ Bengrut, Dheeraj (21 March 2016). "End of a sweet era". Pune Mirror. India Times.
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