Krishnarao Sable Explained

Krishnarao Ganpatrao Sable कृष्णराव गणपतराव साबळे
Birth Date:	3 September 1923
Birth Place:	Pasarni, Wai, Satara, India
Death Place:	Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality:	India
Occupation:	Folk Artist Singer Playwright
Module:	Embed: yes Years Active: 1947–2015
Spouse:	Bhanumati Sable (divorced) Radhabai Sable
Parents:	Ganpatrao Sable
Children:	Devdatta Sable (Son) Charusheela Vachani (Daughter) Vasundhara Sable (Daughter) Yashodhara Shinde (Daughter)
Relatives:	Kedar Shinde (Grandson)
Awards:	Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1984), Padma Shri (1998)

Krishnarao Ganpatrao Sable, popularly known as Shahir Sable (3 September 1923 – 20 March 2015), was a Marathi language folk artist from Maharashtra, India.^[1] He was an accomplished singer, playwright, performer and folk theatre (Loknatya) producer & director.^{[2] [3]} He was awarded with Padma Shri – India's fourth highest civilian honour, in 1998 for his contribution in the field of arts.

Early life

Shahir Sable was born in a small village called Pasarni, in the Wai taluka of district Satara to Ganpatrao Sable in 1923.^[4] He learned to play the flute in childhood. After finishing his primary schooling in Pasarni, he moved to his maternal uncle's place in Amalner, Jalgaon, where he studied till 7th grade and soon left school. At Amalner, he became close to Sane Guruji and spent time with Sane Guruji during the freedom struggle. With his shahiri, he started contributing to 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 Maharashtra.^[5] He gave rebirth to some of the old traditions of folk like Lavani, Balyanruttya, Kolinruttya, Gondhalinruttya, Manglagaur, Vaghyamurali, Vasudeo, Dhangar etc.^[6]

Noted Songs

• Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha
• Vinchu Chavla
• Adhi Ganala Rani Aan Na
• Are Krishna Are Kanha
• Athshe Khidkya Navshe Daara
• Hay Pavlay Dev Majha Malhari
• Jezurichya Khanderaya
• Navra Nako Ga Bai
• Run Zun Vaajantri
• Sahyadricha Sinha Garjato
• Ved Lagale
• Ya Go Dandyavarna Boltoy
• Malharavaari
• Ya Vithucha Gajar Harinamacha

Noted 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

Notable family members of Shahir Sable -

• Bhanumati Sable (Wife) - first wife of Shahir Sable and a poet. Many of his famous songs were written by her.
  • Devdatta Sable (Son) - Marathi music composer.
    • Shivadarshan Sable (Grandson) - film director and producer.
  • Charusheela Vachani^[9] (Daughter) - Marathi actress
    • Ajit Vachani (Son-in-law) - husband of Charusheela Sable and famous Indian film and television actor.
    • Yohana Vachani (Grand Daughter) - actress and dancer.
    • Trishala Vachani (Grand Daughter)
  • Vasundhara Sable (Daughter) - Marathi writer.
    • Omkar Mangesh Dutt (Grandson) - Marathi screenwriter.
    • Yugesha Omkar (Grand daughter-in-law) - Costume designer.
  • Yashodhara Shinde (Daughter)
    • Kedar Shinde^[10] (Grandson) - famous film director and writer.
      • Sana Kedar Shinde (Great-Grand Daughter) - Marathi actress.
• Radhabai Sable - second wife of Shahir Sable.

Awards and recognition

• 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: Maharashtra Rajya Gaurav Puraskar
• 1998: Padma Shri (India's fourth highest civilian honour) for his contribution in the field of arts.^[13]
• 2001: Best Singer Award from Maharashtra State Government
• 2002: P Sawlaram Puraskar
• 2002: Shahir Pharande Puraskar
• 2005: Maharashra Bhushan award by Maharashtra Times
• 2006: Maharashtra Ratna puraskar
• 2010: Zee Chitra Gaurav Lifetime Achievement Award
• 2012: Lokshahir Vittal Umap Mrudgandh Lifetime Achievement award^[14]

Death

He died at his residence in Mumbai on 20 March 2015 at the age of 91.^{[6] [15]}

Legacy

• Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha, originally sung by Shahir Sable, is widely used and played in the official functions of Maharashtra Government. It was declared as the official song of Maharashtra state in 2023.
• Maharashtrachi Lokadhara was later adapted into TV format by his grandson Kedar Shinde. The show aired on Zee Marathi.
• Many of the songs composed by him (including Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha, Are Krishna Are Kanha, Malharavaari) were later adapted by many contemporary artists for Marathi films.
• A biographical film, Maharashtra Shahir, based on his life and times was released on 28 April 2023. It is directed by his grandson and noted film director, Kedar Shinde. The character of Shahir Sable is portrayed by Ankush Chaudhari. The film also stars his great-grand daughter, Sana Kedar Shinde, in the role of Bhanumati Sable.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Shahir Sable. mumbaitheatreguide.com. 1 June 2014.
2. Web site: The Economic Viability of Theatre (presented at Ekjute Festival's Theatre Seminar – April 2006). theatreforum.in. India Theatre Forum. 4 June 2014. 6 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140606211709/http://theatreforum.in/m/bibliography/?tab=documents&object_id=4. dead.
3. News: Bard of Maharashtra Shahir Krishnarao Sable passes away. 20 March 2015. Business Standard. 21 March 2015. Press Trust of India.
4. Web site: Shahir Sable – A patriotic artiste who made an invaluable contribution to freedom and United Maharashtra struggle and a Bard who nurtured Maharashtra's culture through folk art. www.manase.org. 1 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140602201308/https://www.manase.org/en/maharashtra.php?mid=68&smid=23&pmid=8&id=784. 2 June 2014. dead.
5. Web site: Trupti Sahasrabuddhe – World in Motion. worldinmotiondance.com. World in Motion LLC. 4 June 2014.
6. News: महाराष्ट्राचा आवाज हरपला, शाहीर साबळे यांचे मुंबईत निधन. Maharashtra voice RIP, Shahir Sable died in Mumbai. mr. 20 March 2015. loksatta.com.
7. Web site: Herbariums golden oldie 'Andhala Daltay'. afternoondc.in. Afternoon Despatch & Courier Mumbai India. 1 June 2014. 2 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140602195949/http://www.afternoondc.in/film-review/briefs/article_31990. dead.
8. Web site: ANDHALA DALTAY. mumbaitheatreguide.com. 4 June 2014.
9. Web site: All about Charushila Sable – biography, filmography, photos . 1 June 2014 . Gomolo.com . 2 April 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402113927/http://www.gomolo.com/about-charushila-sable/334638 . dead .
10. Web site: Interview With Kedar Shinde . 1 June 2014 . MumbaiTheatreGuide.com.
11. Web site: Sangeet Natak Akademi Puraskar (Akademi Awards). sangeetnatak.gov.in. Sangeet Natak Akademi. 4 June 2014. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150530204253/http://sangeetnatak.gov.in/sna/awardeeslist.htm. 30 May 2015.
12. Web site: Films to archive theatre artistes' work. sakaaltimes.com. 4 June 2014.
13. Web site: Padma Awards . Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India . 2015 . 21 July 2015 . 15 October 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151015193758/http://mha.nic.in/sites/upload_files/mha/files/LST-PDAWD-2013.pdf . dead .
14. Web site: Awards.
15. News: Folk singer Shahir Sable passes away. Satish. Nandgaonkar. 21 March 2015. The Hindu.