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Ravindra Mahajani
Mahajani in 80s
Born	(1946-10-07)7 October 1946 Belgaum, Bombay Province, India
Died	11 July 2023 (aged 77) Ambi, Maharashtra, India
Occupations	Actor director
Years active	1976–2023
Children	Gashmeer Mahajani (Son)

Ravindra Mahajani (7 October 1946 – 11 July 2023) was an Indian Marathi film actor and director. From the late seventies to the mid eighties, Mahajani featured in Marathi films.

Career

In his early career, Mahajani drove taxis and auditioned for films. He created Marathi films until 1987–1988.

Mahajani was known as "the Vinod Khanna of the Marathi film industry" due to his personality and looks. Because of his resemblance to Vinod Khanna, director N. Chandra wanted him to star in his 1986 film Ankush but Mahajani rejected the offer.

Mahajani featured in many romantic songs, including "Ha Sagari Kinara", "Sumbaran Gao Deva", and "Phite Andharache Jaale". His film Devta is popular among rural fans. His chemistry with Ranjana Deshmukh and Asha Kale was Famous, He did numerous films with both of them. He is known for his roles in Duniya Kari Salam (1979), Mumbaicha Faujdar (1984), Zunj (1975), Kalat Nakalat (1989) and Aaram Haram Ahe (1976). The latter was a Major Hit. He made a comeback with 2015 film Kay Rao Tumhi.

In an interaction with TV9, Ashok Saraf shared that "Sincerity was his greatest quality, he excelled in every role. Whatever he did, he did it with his heart, so he was one of the most successful actors of our time."

Education

Ravindra Mahajani completed his schooling from King George High School, Mumbai. He completed his graduation from Guru Nanak Khalsa College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Mumbai. His father H. R. Mahajani was an editor of Marathi-language newspaper.

Personal life

Ravindra Mahajani had a daughter and a son, Gashmeer Mahajani, who is a television and film actor.

Awards and Recognitions

• Filmfare Award Marathi Best Actor for film Zunj

In the year 2010, Mahajani was awarded with 'Sarvashreshtha Kala Gaurav Puraskar' instituted by Sankskruti kala Darpan

After receiving award, Mahajani said, "Mr. Bhatt signed me for his film first and then for two months he himself offered me tuitions in Gujarathi. It was only after that he launched his film. Later I worked in 11 Gujarathi films besides working in Marathi films.” He further said that after winning his first Filmfare Award, he was appreciated by Bharatratna Lata Mangeshkar.

Death

Mahajani was found dead at his residence in Ambi village, Maval, on 14 July 2023. He was 77.

Selected filmography

References

1. "Ravindra Mahajani makes appearance in son's debut". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
2. "Gashmeer Mahajani: I am not a star; stars are the ones who cannot walk freely on the streets - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
3. "Gashmeer dedicates films to dad - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
4. "IN MY FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
5. "The lead role of the film was supposed to be played by popular Marathi actor Ravindra Mahajani". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
6. "Ashok Saraf remembers late actor Ravindra Mahajani: 'Sincerity was his greatest quality'". The Indian Express. 15 July 2023. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
7. "Gashmeer Mahajani: I am not a star; stars are the ones who cannot walk freely on the streets". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 January 2022.
8. Ravindra Mahajani on divyamarathi.bhaskar.com
9. "Ravindra Mahajani receives prestigious SKD award".
10. "Ravindra Mahajani receives prestigious SKD award".
11. Raj, Neha (15 July 2023). "Pune: Renowned Marathi Actor Ravindra Mahajani Found Dead in his Residence". PUNE NEWS. Retrieved 15 July 2023.
12. Maurya, Pranjali (15 July 2023). "Veteran Marathi Actor Ravindra Mahajani Found Dead In His Talegaon Residence". DNP Entertainment. Retrieved 10 November 2023.

External links

• Ravindra Mahajani at IMDb
• Ravindra Mahajani on worldcat.org

• 1949 births
• 2023 deaths
• Marathi actors
• Male actors from Maharashtra
• Male actors in Marathi cinema
• 20th-century Indian male actors
• 21st-century Indian male actors