Maharashtra
Establishment of Shahir Sable Research Centre
- 23 Jun 2025
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Maharashtra government has announced that it will establish an independent research centre dedicated to studying the state’s experimental arts.
- This centre will be named after the legendary Marathi folk artist Shahir Krishnarao Sable.
Key Points
- Research Centre:
- The new research centre will be located at the P. L. Deshpande Maharashtra Kala Academy in Mumbai.
- The primary aim of the centre is to facilitate in-depth academic research and systematic study of Maharashtra’s experimental and folk arts.
- Maharashtra has a rich and diverse legacy of experimental and folk art forms with great historical and cultural value, including Shahiri, Powada, Jagran, Gondhal, Tamasha, Vag Natya, Dashavatari, Bharud, and Keertan.
- The centre aims to systematically classify, analyse, and academically explore Maharashtra’s experimental arts.
- It will serve as a valuable resource hub for undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD scholars who wish to conduct research in this field.
- Shahir Krishnarao Sable:
- He was a legendary Marathi folk artist who played a significant role in preserving and promoting Maharashtra’s folk traditions.
- He is best known for composing the iconic song “Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha”, which was officially declared the state song in 2023.
- In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Padma Shri in 1998.
- He was also an important figure in the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, which advocated for a separate Marathi-speaking state.
