Honaji bala biography definition

Marathi poet

Honaji Sayaji Shilarkhane (1754–1844^[3]), known professionally as Honaji Bala, was a Marathi poet from Maharashtra, India.

Honaji's compositions were sung by his friend Bala Karanjikar, and together the pair was known for their "Honaji Balacha Tamasha".^[1][4] He is known for contributions to the field of Lavani music and several classical Marathi song.^[5]

Biography

Honaji was born into a Nandgawali family in Saswad and moved to Pune with his mother Vithabai.

His father, uncle (Bala Bahiru), and grand father (Satappa) were also musicians (shahirs).^[1][3] He was a milkman by day and musician in the evenings as a part of entertainment troupe at the Peshwa residence.^{[citation needed]}

Honaji was initially patronised by Sawai MadhavraoPeshwa with an honorarium of ₹300 per year.^[3] After Madhavrao's death, he was supported by the last Peshwa Baji Rao II.

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