Marathi actor Ravindra Mahajani passed away

Actor Ravindra Mahajani, a seasoned Marathi performer, has died.In Ambi Village, Maval Taluka, close to Talegaon Dabhade, Pune, the actor’s flat was where his body was discovered. The Times Of India said that Mahajani may have passed away three days ago. After neighbours alerted the local police to a bad scent, his body was found. “We got a call from the apartment’s neighbours notifying us that Mahajani was living alone and that there was a bad smell coming from his home. He was discovered dead in a flat, so we went there and forced open the door, a senior Talegaon Dabhade police official told TOI.
The hospital has received the mortal remains of Mahajani for a post-mortem.

With the 1969 movie “Saat Hindustani,” Mahajani made his acting debut. He has appeared in 19 films throughout the course of a more than 50-year career. ‘Mumbaicha Fauzdar‘, ‘Zunj‘, ‘Araam Haram Hai‘, ‘Zoonj‘, ‘Bolo He Chakradhari‘, ‘Kalat Nakalat‘, etc. are a few of his well-known works. He last appeared in the Ashutosh Gowariker-directed historical drama “Panipat” from 2019. His son Gashmeer Mahajani is also an actor who has starred in films like “Muskurake Dekh Zara,” “Mala Kahich Problem Nahi,” “Dharmaveer,” and others. He has appeared in TV series like “Imlie,” “Tere Ishq Mein Ghayal,” and shows like “Jhalak Dikhla Jaa.”
A few well-known people paid their tributes to the deceased actor on Twitter. Eknath Shinde, the chief minister of Maharashtra, wrote a touching article in honour of Mahajani. “Veteran Marathi actor Ravindra Mahajani, who captivated audiences with his excellent acting abilities, has died. May God provide his soul everlasting comfort and the Mahajani family the fortitude to move on from this loss.

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Marathi actor Ravindra Mahajani passed away! Who was Ravindra Mahajani?

The demise of Ravindra Mahajani, an actor renowned for his outstanding performances in various films, is mourned by the Marathi cinema industry. In the Maval town of Ambi, the 77-year-old actor was found dead inside a residence. Fans and coworkers are shocked by Mahajani’s unexpected passing after he lived there alone for a while. Let’s explore Ravindra Mahajani’s life and career as we remember the actor. Mahajani had humble beginnings, working as a cab driver while going on movie auditions, before establishing his impact in the film industry. He left behind a sizable body of work and received attention for his work in Marathi cinema until the late 1980s. Mahajani was frequently referred to as “the Vinod Khanna of the Marathi film industry” due to his eye-catching appearance and charisma. N. Chandra was drawn to him because of his likeness to Vinod Khanna and wanted him to play the lead role in his 1986 movie “Ankush.” Mahajani, though, turned down the offer.

In “Saat Hindustani,” Amitabh Bachchan’s directorial debut, Mahajani had a memorable appearance as a police officer. Seven people who are working to liberate Goa from Portuguese colonial domination are the central characters of the film. Beyond his acting abilities, Mahajani made other contributions to Marathi cinema. He was a prominent performer in a number of love ballads, including “Ha Sagar Kinara,” “Sumbaran Gao Deva,” and “Phite Andharache Jaale.” Among his flicks, “Devta” is still well-liked by people in rural areas. He made memorable appearances in films including “Duniya Kari Salam” (1979), “Mumbai cha Fauzdar” (1984), “Zoonj” (1989), “Kalat Nakalat” (1990), and “Aaram Haram Ahe.” The latter was a huge success, while “Laxmi Chi Pavale” became a blockbuster. He made a comeback in 2015 with the movie “Kay Rao Tumhi.”

A family and a lasting legacy are left behind by Ravindra Mahajani. His daughter and son, Gashmeer Mahajani, who performs in both television and movies, are left to carry on his legacy. Investigations are still being conducted into Mahajani’s passing-related circumstances. His death is thought to have occurred two to three days earlier since his neighbours called the police when they smelled something awful coming from the house. While the authorities believe there were natural reasons, the postmortem examination will provide more information.

About:
Actor and director Ravindra Mahajani was born in India in 1949 and passed away on July 11, 2023. Mahajani made appearances in Marathi films from the late 1970s until the middle of the 1980s.

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Carrer:

Mahajani served as a cab driver and attended film auditions in his early career. Up to 1987–1988, he produced Marathi films.

Due of his personality and appearance, Mahajani was referred to as “the Vinod Khanna of the Marathi film industry”. N. Chandra, the director of the 1986 movie Ankush, wanted him to star in the movie because of his likeness to Vinod Khanna. Mahajani opted out.

The romantic ballads “Ha Sagar Kinara,” “Sumbaran Gao Deva,” and “Phite Andharache Jaale” all featured Mahajani. His movie Devta is well-liked by rural audiences. His performances in Duniya Kari Salam (1979), Mumbai cha Fauzdar (1984), Zoonj (1989), Kalat Nakalat (1990), and Aaram haram Ahe (1990) are well-known. Laxmi Chi Pavale was a smash while the latter was a big hit. He returned in 2015 film Kay Rao Tumhi.

Personal life and death:

Gashmeer Mahajani, an actor in both television and films, is the son and daughter of Ravindra Mahajani. On July 14, 2023, Mahajani’s body was discovered at his home in Ambi Village, Maval.

Selected Filmography:

Year	Film	Role
1969	Saat Hindustani	police inspector
1976	Aram Haram Ahe	Mahesh Kuber/Suresh Vichare
1979	Duniya Kari Salam	Paramanand
1979	Haldi Kunku	Shri
1979	Teen Chehrey
1982	Gondhalat Gondhal	Ravindra Ghatge
1983	Devta
1984	Mumbaicha Faujdar	Fauzdar Jaisingh Rao Mohite
1987	Sarja	Chtrapati Shivaji Maharaj
1988	Unad Maina
1989	Zoonj	Arjun Bhausaheb Nanagre
1989	Bolo He Chakradhari
1990	Kalat Nakalat
1992	Jagavegali Paij
	Asha Puramani Ni Chindri	Gujrati Film
2015	Kaay Raav Tumhi	Retired Captain
2015	Carry On Maratha	Guest Appearance
2015	Deool Band	Guest Appearance
2019	Panipat	Malharrao Holkar