Krishnarao Ganpatrao Sable, popularly known as LokShahir Sable passed away today evening at his Sewri residence in Mumbai. He was 94. He is survived by his wife, Son Devdatt, daughters and grandchildren. Mr. Sable was suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, but was active with his daily routine like singing his favourite songs, whenever he remembered them and taking rounds in the corridor of his house.  Born in Wai, in Satara District, Lokshahir Sable was a social activist and took part in India’s freedom movement, besides taking active part in Maharashtra, Goa and Hyderabad freedom movement too.  Known for his Marathi folk art, he had written his first ‘Powada’ in 1947. He presented his first folk play on stage in 1960 and since then composed many popular folk songs like ‘Jejurichya Khanderaya’ ,’Vinchu Chavala’ and the Maharashtra song ‘Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha…’ 

Shahir Sable was conferred with Padmashri by Government of India in 1998. Zee Talkies also conferred him with Lifetime award during their first Comedy awards last year. With his sad demise, has left a big vacuum in the field of Maharashtra’s folk art. MMW offers sincere tributes to his departed soul and convey deep condolences to his family members.