Shahir Krishnarao Sable


Krishnarao Ganpatrao Sable, popularly known as Shahir Sable , was a Marathi language folk artist from Maharashtra, India. He was an accomplished singer, writer, playwright, performer, Loknatya producer-director.

Early life

Shahir Sable was born in a small village called Pasarni, in the Wai taluka of district Satara to Ganpatrao Sable in 1923. He learned to play flute in the 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 making contribution in the struggle. He also started "Jagruti Shahir Mandal" during that time.

Famous works

He died in his residence at Mumbai on 20 March 2015 at the age of 91.