Ravindra Mahajani

Ravindra Mahajani (07 October 1946 – 11 July 2023) was an Indian Marathi actor and director.[1] From the late seventies to the mid eighties, Mahajani featured in Marathi films.

Ravindra Mahajani
Born(1946-10-07)7 October 1946
Belgaum, Bombay State, India
Died (aged 77)
Talegaon Dabhade, Pune, Maharashtra, India
Occupation(s)Film actor and director
Years active1976–2023
ChildrenGashmeer Mahajani (Son)

Career

In his early career, Mahajani drove taxis and auditioned for films. He created Marathi films until 1987–1988.[2][3]

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. Mahajani declined.

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. He is known for his roles in Duniya Kari Salam (1979), Mumbai cha Fauzdar (1984), Zoonj (1989), Kalat Nakalat (1990) and Aaram haram Ahe. The latter was a major hit while Laxmi Chi Pavale was a blockbuster. He made a comeback with 2015 film Kay Rao Tumhi.[4][5]

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.” [6]

Early life

Ravindra Mahajani completed his schooling from King George High School, Mumbai. (After sad demise of Mahajani, in comment section of some videos, few people stated that they were his classmates from King George High School and they had tried to contact him.)

He completed his graduation from Khalsa College, Mumbai. Ravindra Mahajani's father Mr. H.R. Mahajani was editor of well known Marathi newspaper.

Personal life

Ravindra Mahajani had a daughter and a son, Gashmeer Mahajani, who is a television and film actor.[7][8]

Awards and Recognitions

Filmfare Award Marathi Best Actor 1976 - Zunj

In the year 2010, Mahajani was awarded with 'Sarvashreshtha Kala Gaurav Puraskar' instituted by Sankskruti kala Darpan [9]

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.[10]

Death

Mahajani was found dead at his residence in Ambi village, Maval, on 14 July 2023. He was 74.[11]

Selected filmography
YearFilmRoleAwards
1969Saat Hindustanipolice inspector
1975ZoonjArjun Bhausaheb Nanagre Mahajani won Filmfare Marathi Best Actor Award
1976Aram Haram AheMahesh Kuber/Suresh Vichare The film won Best Film Award Filmfare Marathi
1979Duniya Kari SalamParamanand
1979Haldi KunkuShri
1979Teen Chehrey
1982Gondhalat GondhalRavindra Ghatge
1982Laxmichi PaulePraksah
1983Devta-
1984Mumbaicha FaujdarFauzdar Jaisingh Rao Mohite
1987SarjaChtrapati Shivaji Maharaj
1988Unad Maina
1989Bolo He Chakradhari
1990Kalat Nakalat
1991Jeeva SakhaDK (Main Villain)
1992Jagavegali Paij
Asha Puramani Ni ChindriGujrati Film
2015Kaay Raav TumhiRetired Captain
2015Carry On MarathaGuest Appearance
2015Deool BandGuest Appearance
2019PanipatMalharrao Holkar

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.
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