Krishnarao Sable
Krishnarao Ganpatrao Sable | |
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| Born | 3 September 1923 |
| Died | 20 March 2015 (aged 91) Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality | India |
| Occupation(s) | Folk Artist Singer Playwright |
| Spouse(s) | Bhanumati Sable (divorced) Radhabai Sable |
| Children | Devdatta Sable (Son) Charusheela Vachani (Daughter) Vasundhara Sable (Daughter) Yashodhara Shinde (Daughter) |
| Parent | Ganpatrao Sable |
| Relatives | Kedar Shinde (Grandson) |
| Awards | Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1984), Padma Shri (1998) |
| Musical career | |
| Years active | 1947–2015 |
Krishnarao Ganpatrao Sable, popularly known as Shahir Sable (3 September 1923 – 20 March 2015), was a Marathi language folk artist from Maharashtra, India. He was an accomplished singer, playwright, performer and folk theatre (Loknatya) producer & director. He was awarded with Padma Shri – India's fourth highest civilian honour, in 1998 for his contribution in the field of arts.