Man who sang paeans to Shivaji passes away

March 20, 2015 18:26

Shahir Sabale passes away at 92. Sabale was a cult figure in Maharashtra for popularising Shivaji by singing pawwadas (a song of praise).

He is famous for the zesty 'Jai Jai Maharastra Mazha, Garja Maharastra mazha'. He is also a lyricist, singer, dholaki-player and a playwright.

Sable was honoured with the Padmashri in 1998.

he passed away at 92 (not 94 as mentioned earlier)

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