Prasad Sawkar : Golden voice of musical theater lost; Veteran actor-singer Prasad Savkar passes away, leaving a huge void in the Marathi art scene

A sad news has come out from the Marathi music theater and arts industry. Veteran actor, singer and musical theater veteran Prasad Savkar has passed away. He has breathed his last at the age of 98. His death has spread mourning in the Marathi art world. Prasad Savkar had created a special place in the hearts of the fans with his powerful acting, melodious voice and unique performance on stage. He was recognized as an important voice in the golden age of musicals.

His contribution to Marathi music theater is huge. He mesmerized audiences across generations with the soulfulness of his singing and ease of acting.
Prasad Savkar is originally from Goa and has acted in many musicals. For the past few years, due to old age, he has been away from the stage and acting field. Due to the death of Prasad Savkar, a great void has been created in the field of Marathi theater and music. Tributes have been pouring in on social media from artists, enthusiasts and fans alike.

In 2006, Prasad Savkar was honored with the Padma Shri Award by the Government of India in recognition of his remarkable contribution in the field of art. He was conferred with this prestigious award by the then President APJ Abdul Kalam. Prasad Savkar acted in many popular musicals during his long career. Among them, the musical drama ‘Avagha Rang Ekchi Jhala’ became particularly popular. Fans of old and new generation have given a great response to this play. Prasad Savkar gave this play a different height with his impressive acting and singing.

Meanwhile, his co-star in this drama Amol Bawdekar paid tribute to Prasad Savkar by sharing an emotional post on social media after his death. While reminiscing about Savakar, he mentioned the moments he spent with him and expressed the feeling that Marathi music theater has lost a great actor with his passing.

After the death of Prasad Savkar, actor and singer Amol Bawdekar has paid tributes in very emotional words on social media. He wrote in his post, “An avaliya gone, an era of music has come to an end… A touching tribute! Today a shining star of music theater, a legend Reverend Mr. Prasad Savkar (my beloved Appa) passed into eternity at the age of 98. Today he breathed his last and music theater became a baby.”

He further mentioned his personal relationship with Prasad Savkar. “My father used to listen to Appa’s songs and make me listen to them. He would always tell me, ‘Amol, if you want to sing, sing like him.’ My luck is that I got a golden opportunity to work with Appa himself in the play ‘Avgharang’,” he said.

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He went on to write, “He played my father in the play—he was the father and I was the son! It’s the biggest accumulation of my life. But this relationship was not limited to the play or the stage. The play closed, the years passed, but Appa never let his love for me diminish.”

He further said, “Though he was my father in the drama, he treated me like a grandfather. He always showered me with love and blessings and those blessings will stay with me forever.”

 

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He also mentioned his personal grief over the demise of Prasad Savkar. “Appa is gone today… I lost a rightful, magical hand on my head. This golden age of musical theater will now live only in memories. Prostrate at your feet and soulful tributes, Appa! Your memories and the magic you gave will remain in my heart forever. Om Shanti!” He expressed his feelings in such words.

Amol Bavdekar’s emotional tribute highlights Prasad Savkar’s personality, his greatness and his closeness with his co-stars. With his death, many artists and fans are expressing the feeling that a golden era in Marathi music theater has come to an end.