Shivajirao Girdhar Patil | |
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| Born | 5 March 1925[1] |
| Died | 22 July 2017 (aged 92) |
| Other names | Dadasaheb Shivajirao Patil[2] |
| Occupation(s) | Social activist, Politician |
| Spouse | Vidya Patil |
| Children | 3, including Smita Patil |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan (2013) |
Shivajirao Girdhar Patil (5 March 1925 – 22 July 2017) was an Indian social activist and politician from the state of Maharashtra. He began his social activism at an early age when he participated in the Indian independence movement. Post-independence, he was associated with various political parties and had been member of the Maharashtra Legislative Council, Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and even the Rajya Sabha for one term. In 2013, he was presented with the Padma Bhushan, India's third highest civilian award. He was the father of Indian film actress Smita Patil.
- ^ "Rajya Sabha Members — P" (PDF). Government of India. Retrieved 6 May 2013.
- ^ "Smita Patil Charitable Trust's Management shirpur". Smita Patil Public School. Retrieved 6 May 2013.