Babasaheb Purandare
Shiv Shahir Babasaheb Purandare | |
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बाबासाहेब पुरंदरे | |
Pune, Maharashtra, India | |
Nationality | British Indian (1922-1947) Indian (1947-2021) |
Occupation(s) | Historian, writer, orator |
Political party | Shiv Sena |
Spouse |
Nirmala Purandare (died 2019) |
Children | 3 |
Awards | Padma Vibhushan (2019) Maharashtra Bhushan (2015) Kalidas Samman (2007-08) |
Balwant Moreshwar Purandare (29 July 1922 – 15 November 2021), popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare, was an Indian writer of books and plays from
Works
Purandare had started writing stories related to the period of Shivaji's reign at a very young age, which were later compiled and published in a book titled Thinagya ("Sparks"). His other works include books titled Raja Shiva-Chatrapati and Kesari, and a book on life of
For his works, in the field of drama, he was awarded the Kalidas Samman by the Madhya Pradesh government for 2007–08.[1]
Personal life
He belonged to the Deshastha Rigvedi Purandare Family. His wife, Nirmala Purandare, was a veteran social activist. She founded the Vanasthali organisation in Pune.[7] She was known for working amongst rural women, and in the area of child development. Her brother, Shree Ga Majgaonkar, and Babasaheb Purandare had a very close association in the field of literature. Babasaheb Purandare has a daughter, Madhuri, and two sons, Amrut and Prasad. All his children are active in the Marathi literary field.[8] Madhuri Purandare, his daughter, is a renowned writer, painter, and singer.[9]
Purandare died from pneumonia on 15 November 2021, at the age of 99 in a hospital in Pune.[3][10][11]
Criticism
Purandare's critics have accused him of distorting history.[12] One of their biggest criticisms has been that Purandare has portrayed Dadoji Kondadeo as Shivaji's guru.[13] A committee formed by the Maharashtra government found Purandare's portrayal and claims to be without a basis in historical facts.[14]
In popular culture
- A 2008 TV show,'Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, was based on Raja Shivchatrapati, a novel written by Babasaheb Purandare.[15]
References
- ^ a b c "Kalidas Samman to Shri Purandare". Department of Public Relations, Madhya Pradesh Government. 20 November 2007. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- ^ Babasaheb Purandare turns 99, wishes pour in
- ^ ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ISBN 978-81-219-0269-4. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
- ^ "Purandare awarded "Maharashtra Bhushan"". Indian Express. 1 May 2015. Retrieved 1 May 2015.
- ^ "Janta Raja' to be staged in the US: Baba Purandare". 2 November 2007. Retrieved 16 December 2011.
- ^ "Social activist, educationist Nirmala Purandare dies in Pune". The New Indian Express. 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Noted social activist, educationist Nirmala Purandare dies in Pune". 21 July 2019.
- ^ https://jyotsnaprakashan.com/illustrators/english-illustrators/madhuri-purandare-2
- ^ "मोठी बातमी | शिवशाहीर बाबासाहेब पुरंदरे यांचे निधन". 24taas.com. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Historian, Padma Vibhushan Awardee Babasaheb Purandare Dead; 'Pained Beyond Words,' PM Modi Says". News18. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
- ^ "Why Marathas had a problem with the late Babasaheb Purandare, the bard of Chhatrapati Shivaji". www.timesnownews.com. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
- ^ "Not against Purandare as an individual but opposition to his writings will continue: Critics". The Indian Express. 16 November 2021. Retrieved 28 May 2023.
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- ^ "Noted historian Babasaheb Purandare passes away". Deccan Herald. 15 November 2021. Retrieved 5 October 2022.