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The news was well received by many Marathi patrons. One of them is director Kedar Shinde.
Kedar Krishnarao is the grandson of Shahir Sable, who sang the song originally written by Raja Neelkanth Badhe.
The patriotic Marathi song Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha has been officially designated as the state song by the Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday. The anthem will be formally adopted on February 19, the birth anniversary of Maratha icon Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. As part of the 75th anniversary of the country’s independence, Maharashtra will become the 12th state to have a state anthem.
The news was well received by many Marathi patrons. One of them is director Kedar Shinde. He is the grandson of Krishnarao Shahir Sable, who sang the anthem originally written by Raja Neelkanth Badhe. Kedar is excited about the song after receiving this state honour. He expressed his happiness through an Instagram post. He shared an old picture of himself with his grandfather Shahir and penned a heart-warming note.
He wrote, “Baba, in your birth centenary year you are once again making headlines. As per the decision of the Government of Maharashtra, the song Jai Jai Maharashtra Maja has been declared as the state song of Maharashtra. You have sung it since the 1960s and you must have had the same desire in your heart. Many generations to come will revere this song even after you are gone.
Kedar also mentioned about the upcoming biopic he is making on his grandfather, which will release in April this year. Jai Jai Maharashtra Majha song is also going to be in this film. “On April 28, when everyone will watch the film and appreciate your work, I will feel that my birth was worth it,” he signed off.
The State Anthem shall be played at the beginning of all public functions of the State Government. On May 1, which is Maharashtra Day, the national anthem will be played first followed by the state song.
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