Babasaheb Purandare is currently in critical condition due to his sickness and is admitted to Deenanath Mangeshkar hospital in Pune. Find more about his health update below.
Balwant Moreshwar Purandare who is mainly known as Babasaheb Purandare is an Indian historian.
He is also a writer and theater personality from Maharashtra in India.
On 25th January 2019, he was awarded India’s second-largest civilian award, Padma Vibhushan.
Most of his works are events related to the 17th-century founder of the Maratha Empire, Shivaji.
Babasaheb Purandare Sickness- What Happened To Him?
Babasahed Purandare is currently admitted to a hospital, with no particular sickness to quote as he is already suffering from old age.
It is said that he fell in the bathroom which is why was taken to the hospital in Pune, and his condition is very critical right now.
He is currently under the observation of expert doctors on a ventilator and his situation is not improving even with the best efforts provided.
Babasaheb might be sick with his old age otherwise falling in the bathroom wouldn’t be that critical. We hope for his best and also pray for him to get well soon.
Eminent historian and theatre personality Babasaheb Purandare is critically-ill with age-related pneumonia at Deenananth Mangeshkar hospital, treating doctors confirmed on Sunday evening. He is undergoing intensive medical care for a week and is on ventilator support, they said.
— TOI Pune (@TOIPune) November 14, 2021
Who Is Babasaheb Purandare Wife?
Babasaheb Purandare is married to his wife, Nirmala Purandare.
She was a veteran social activist who has founded the Vanasthali organization in Pune.
Sadly, she passed away in the year 2019, after living her life for 86 years. Mostly, she is known for her work for rural women and child development.
More about Babasaheb’s spouse is currently unknown, but together they have lived a prestigious life by helping others.
Babasaheb Purandare Age: How Old Is He?
Babasaheb Purandare is 99 years old as of 2021 and his age is just a few months away from reaching the century.
He was born on the 29th of July in 1922 in Saswad, Poona, British India.
Babasaheb is a citizen of India and holds Indian nationality. Moreover, he was also awarded by Padma Vibhushan in 2019 and Maharashtra Bhushan in 2015.
From a young age, he has started to write stories related to the period of Shivaji’s reign.
His story was published in a book titled, Thinagya (Sparks). His other books are Raja Shiva-Chatrapati and Kesari, and a book on the life of Narayanrao Peshwa.
I pray for Shivshihir Babasaheb Purandare’s health and well being. https://t.co/SBT6OwsP1S
— Preeti Sharma Menon (@PreetiSMenon) November 14, 2021
Babasaheb Purandare Son And Family
Babasaheb Purandare is a family man and the father of three children- two sons; Amrut and Prasad and a daughter, Madhuri.
All of his children are active in Marathi’s literary field. As not much is known about his sons, his daughter, Madhuri is a well-known writer, painter, and singer.
He lives with his family members as they take care of him at this stage of life.
His wax statue is made and kept at Wax Museum, Lonavala.