Filmmaker Kedar Shinde announced a biopic on his grandfather Krishnarao Sable, a legend of Maharashtrian folk music, actor and playwriter. On the legendary Shahir Sable’s 98th birth anniversary, the filmmaker announced a biopic to his social media handle. He shared a poster and also unveiled the title of the film.
Taking to his twitter handle, Kedar Shinde shared first poster of the film with caption, “आज ३ सप्टेंबर.. शाहीर साबळे यांचा जन्मदिन… त्यांना मानाचा मुजरा करून जाहीर करतोय..”महाराष्ट्र शाहीर”, शाहीर साबळे यांचा जीवनपट त्यांच्या जन्मशताब्दी वर्षात #२०२३ चित्रपट गृहात..#मराठीबाणा #मराठीकणा #मराठीफणा जगभरातील मराठी माणसाला कळू द्या की, आवाज महाराष्ट्राचा दुमदुमणार आहे..”
Born in 1923, Shahir Sable was a well-known singer, writer, playwright and actor. He mainly wrote folk and devotional songs. His most famous songs are ‘Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha’, ‘Jezurichya Khanderaya’ and ‘Athshe Khidkya Navshe Daara’.
Kedar Shinde has been working on this film for the last two and a half years. Regarding the characters in the movie, he said, “I want to work with new actors. I am looking for artists who want to understand the thoughts, feelings, minds and souls of Shahir, going beyond facial expressions and similarities. Reaching the pinnacle of success was much appreciated. But how was Shahir’s journey to success? What was his life like after retirement? All such things will be revealed in this biography”.
Shinde still hasn’t announced who is going to play Sable in his film. Maharashtra Shahir will be releasing in 2023.
Image Credit: Twitter \ Kedar Shinde.
