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Ravindra Mahajani Age, Death, Wife, Children, Family, Biography & More

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Wife: Madhu Mahajani
Age: 77 Years
Hometown: Mumbai

Ravindra Mahajani

Bio/Wiki
Names earnedVinod Khanna of the Marathi film industry

Note: He earned this name due to a striking resemblance in looks and personality between him and Vinod Khanna.
Profession(s)Actor, Director, Producer
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)in centimeters- 175 cm
in meters- 1.75 m
in feet & inches- 5’ 9”
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Career
DebutAs an actor
Hindi Film: Saat Hindustani (1969) as a police inspector
Saat Hindustani
Marathi Film: Zunj (1975) as Arjun Nangre
A poster of Zunj

As a director
Marathi Film: Julum (1990)
A poster of the Marathi film Julum (1990)
Last FilmPanipat (2019)
A poster of Panipat
AwardsSarvashreshtha Kala Gaurav Puraskar (2015)
Ravindra Mahajani receiving the Sarvashreshtha Kala Gaurav Puraskar
Personal Life
Date of Birth• Source 1: Year, 1949 [1]The Indian Express
• Source 1: Year, 1946 [2]NDTV
BirthplaceBelgaum, Karnataka, India
Date of Death14 July 2023
Place of DeathAmbi village, Talegaon Dabhade district, Pune, Maharashtra
Age (at the time of death)• Source 1: 74 Years [3]The Indian Express
• Source 2: 77 Years [4]NDTV
Death CauseNot determined
NationalityIndian
HometownMumbai
ReligionHinduism
ControversyAccusations of engaging in fraudulent activities
In 2003, Ravindra Mahajani was apprehended by the authorities in Mumbai on charges related to fraudulent activities. Anil Damle, a partner at Saraswati Cinema, lodged a First Information Report (FIR) in 2002, alleging that Ravindra and Anil had entered into an agreement. As per the terms of the agreement, Ravindra was obligated to pay Anil Rs. 75,000 for the screening of his film Satte Sathi Kahihi at Prabhat Cinema Hall, which was operated by Saraswati Cinema, for a duration of one month (four weeks). The agreement also stipulated that the proceeds from ticket sales would be deducted from this amount. In case of any surplus, it would be given to Mahajani, but if there was a deficit, he would be responsible for compensating Damle. After the four-week period, it was discovered that Mahajani owed Damle Rs. 80,000. However, when Mahajani issued a check to Anil, it was dishonoured. In January 2003, Mahajani was granted bail by a court in Mumbai after posting a personal bond of Rs. 15,000 to a court in Maharashtra. [5]The Times of India
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death)Married
Family
Wife/SpouseMadhu Mahajani
Gashmeer Mahajani posing for a photo with his mother
ChildrenSon- 1
• Gashmeer Mahajani (actor, play director, filmmaker, choreographer)
Daughter- 1
Gashmeer Mahajani with his sister

Note: Gashmeer is younger to his sister.
ParentsFather- H. R. Mahajani (journalist, freedom fighter)

Ravindra Mahajani

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ravindra Mahajani

  • Ravindra Mahajani was an Indian actor, director, and producer. He predominately acted in the Hindi and Marathi entertainment industries. He gained recognition for his performances in well-received movies such as Saat Hindustani (1969), Devta (1983), Mumbaicha Fauzdar (1984), Kalat Nakalat (1990), and Panipat (2019). He is the father of the renowned Marathi actor Gashmeer Mahajani. He passed away on 14 July 2023 in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
  • He spent part of his childhood in Belgaum, but later his family moved to Mumbai, where he grew up and finished his formal education. Once he completed his education, he became a taxi driver in Mumbai and at the same time started auditioning for roles in both the Marathi and Hindi entertainment industries.
  • He essayed the roles of Mahesh Kuber and Suresh Vichare in the Marathi film Aram Haram Ahe in 1976.
  • In 1978, Ravindra Mahajani appeared in a Marathi film titled Chandoba Chandoba Bhaglas.
  • In 1979, he landed a role in the Marathi film Ashta Vinayak.
  • He acted along with well-known Marathi actors such as Ramesh Bhatkar, Ranjana, and Bhalchandra Kulkarni in the Marathi film Duniya Kari Salaam in the same year.

    Ravindra Mahajani (extreme right) in a still from the 1979 Marathi film Duniya Kari Salaam

    Ravindra Mahajani (extreme right) in a still from the 1979 Marathi film Duniya Kari Salaam

  • He essayed the character of Yeshwantrao Vastad in the Marathi film Soon Mazi Laxmi, which was released in 1981.
  • During the production of the Marathi film Satichi Punyayee in 1981, Ravindra Mahajani sustained an axe injury on one of his hands that required several months for him to heal.

    Ravindra Mahajani in a still from the 1981 Marathi film Satichi Punyayee

    Ravindra Mahajani in a still from the 1981 Marathi film Satichi Punyayee

  • In the same year, he acted in a short Marathi film titled Devghar, essaying a character named Ravi.
  • He played the role of Inspector Rakesh in the Hindi movie Be Aabroo in 1983.
  • In the same year, he essayed the role of Lakhan Pal in the Marathi film Devta.

    A poster of the Marathi film Devta

    A poster of the Marathi film Devta

  • Ravindra Mahajani appeared in Kanoon Kanoon Hai, a Hindi film that came out in 1987.
  • In the 1989 Hindi film Goonj, he acted along with Juhi Chawla and Kumar Gaurav. He essayed the character of Dennis Pereira in the film.
  • He appeared as Inspector Ajay Bendre in the 1990 Marathi film Julum, which was his directorial debut as well.
  • He appeared in a Marathi television series titled Teesra Dola in 1998.
  • Ravindra Mahajani played the role of Hindurao Patil in the Marathi comedy film Dekhni Baiko Namyachi, which was released in 2001.
  • In an interview, Ravindra Mahajani revealed that in the early 2000s, he made an unsuccessful endeavour to join the real estate sector. However, the business did not succeed and caused substantial losses and financial obligations for the Mahajani family. He further revealed that his son Gashmeer Mahajani took matters into his own hands and, at the age of 15, created GRM Dance Studio. There, he began teaching dance to students with the intention of helping the family repay the debt.
  • He essayed the character of Nageshrao (Aaba) Jahagirdar in the Marathi television series Arundhati in 2011.
  • He played the role of a Captain in the Marathi film Kaay Raav Tumhi in 2015.

    Ravindra Mahajani in a Marathi film

    Ravindra Mahajani in a Marathi film

  • In the same year, he appeared as a folk singer in the Marathi film Carry On Maratha.
  • Ravindra Mahajani was a hodophile (one who likes to travel a lot) and had visited numerous places.
  • Ravindra Mahajani died under unknown circumstances at his residence in Xrbia Housing Society located in Ambi village, Talegaon Dabhade district, Pune, Maharashtra, on 14 July 2023. The Pune police stated that Mahajani’s body was found in his rented apartment after neighbours alerted the authorities about a strong smell emanating from his flat. Officials also revealed that Mahajani had been living in the rented apartment for approximately eight to nine months and had recently undergone surgery, which affected his ability to move around. They also mentioned that he had passed away two to three days before being discovered. The police officials, in an interview, said,

    We received a call from the neighbours of the flat, where Mahajani was staying alone, informing us about a foul odour emanating from his house. We went to the spot and broke open the door of the flat, where he was found dead. It is suspected that he died three days ago.” [6]Mint

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