Popular Marathi poet and film lyricist Jagdish Khebudkar is no more. He passed away at Kolhapur today after a brief illness. He was 79. Mr. Khebudkar who received 11 state awards had written 2500 songs out of which 325 were Marathi film songs.

He was associated with some of the popular film makers like Bhalji Pendharkar, V. Shantaram and Dada Kondke and penned lyrics for some of the hit films like Pinjara and Saamna. Many of his songs are still on the lips of many music lovers. He had also composed music for some of the films and his albums. Marathi Movie World pays sincere tribute to his departed soul.