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Babasaheb Purandare (Balwant Moreshwar Purandare) was born on 29 July, 1922 in Shukrawar Peth, Pune, British India, is a writer. Discover Babasaheb Purandare's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 99 years old?
| Popular As |
Balwant Moreshwar Purandare |
| Occupation |
Historian, writer, orator |
| Age |
99 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Leo |
| Born |
29 July, 1922 |
| Birthday |
29 July |
| Birthplace |
Shukrawar Peth, Pune, British India |
| Date of death |
November 15, 2021 |
| Died Place |
Pune, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality |
India |
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Babasaheb Purandare Height, Weight & Measurements
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Who Is Babasaheb Purandare's Wife?
His wife is Nirmala Purandare
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| Parents |
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| Wife |
Nirmala Purandare |
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| Children |
3 |
Babasaheb Purandare Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Babasaheb Purandare worth at the age of 99 years old? Babasaheb Purandare’s income source is mostly from being a successful writer. He is from India. We have estimated
Babasaheb Purandare's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
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| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
writer |
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Timeline
Purandare died from pneumonia on 15 November 2021, at the age of 99 in a hospital in Pune.
For his works, in the field of drama, he was awarded the Kalidas Samman by the Madhya Pradesh government for the year 2007–08.
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 Narayanrao Peshwa. But the most well-known of his works is the drama, Jaanata Raja, a widely popular play on Shivaji published and first staged in 1985. Since then the drama has been staged over 1000 times in 16 districts of Maharashtra, Agra, Delhi, Bhopal, and the United States. Originally written in Marathi, this work was later translated into Hindi. This drama is performed by over 200 artists, as well as elephants, camels and horses. Generally the performance of this drama begins around Diwali each year.
His wife Nirmala Purandare (1933–2019) was a veteran social activist. She founded Vanasthali organisation in Pune. She was known for working amongst rural women, and in the area of child development. Her brother, Shree Ga Majgaonkar, and Babasaheb Purandare had 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 Marathi literary field. Madhuri Purandare, his daughter, is a renowned writer, painter, and singer.
Balwant Moreshwar Purandare (29 July 1922 – 15 November 2021), popularly known as Babasaheb Purandare, was an Indian historian and theatre personality from Maharashtra, India. He was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's highest second-civilian award on 25 January 2019. His works are mostly based on the events related to the life of Shivaji maharaj, the 17th-century founder of the Maratha Empire; as a result he is termed as Shiv-Shahir ("Shivaji's bard"). He is mostly known for his popular play on Shivaji Jaanta Raja which was popular not only in Maharashtra but also in Andhra Pradesh and Goa. Babashaeb Purandare has also studied the history of the Peshwas of Pune. He is also known for his significant contribution along with Madhav Deshpande and Madhav Mehere as senior party leaders in the early-1970s of Shiv Sena along with Balasaheb Thackeray. In 2015, he was awarded the Maharashtra Bhushan Award, Maharashtra's highest civilian award.
