Marathi folk legend Krishnarao Sable laid to rest in Mumbai

21 March,2015 02:18 PM IST |   |  A Correspondent

Bard and Marathi folk legend Krishnarao Sable, popularly known as Shahir Sable was laid to rest at Shivaji Park, Dadar. He was 93


Bard and Marathi folk legend Krishnarao Sable, popularly known as Shahir Sable was laid to rest at Shivaji Park, Dadar. He was 93.


Krishnarao Sable's wife Radhabai during the funeral. Pics/Pradeep Dhivar

Sable is credited to have brought Maharashtra's folk singing and theatre traditions to the centre stage. He breathed his last yesterday after a brief illness.


Sunil Barve, Adesh Bandekar and Ramesh Bhatkar

Close family members, which included his wife Radhabai, Marathi film personalities, Sunil Barve, Adesh Bandekar and Ramesh Bhatkar were present to pay their last respects.


MP Ramdas Athawale, senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde, NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and Bala Nandgaonkar

From the world of politics, MP Ramdas Athawale, senior BJP leader Vinod Tawde, NCP leader Chhagan Bhujbal and Bala Nandgaonkar were in attendance.

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