Sudhir Phadke

Sudhir Phadke (pronunciation, 25 July 1919 – 29 July 2002) was an Indian singer-composer. He was regarded as an icon of the Marathi film industry and Marathi Sugam Sangeet (light music) for five decades. Apart from Marathi, Phadke sang and composed songs in several Hindi films as well.

Sudhir Phadke
Sudhir Phadke receiving 'Sahyadri Swara Ratna Puraskar' from Pt. Jasraj in 2002
Background information
Birth nameRam Phadke
Also known asBabuji
Born(1919-07-25)25 July 1919
Kolhapur, Kolhapur State, British India
OriginKolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Died29 July 2002(2002-07-29) (aged 83)
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
GenresIndian classical music
Occupation(s)singer and composer
Instrument(s)Vocal

Phadke's nickname was Babuji.

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