Ravindra Mahajani

Ravindra Mahajani
Mahajani in 80s
Born(1946-10-07)7 October 1946
Belgaum, Bombay Province, India
Died (aged 77)
Ambi, Maharashtra, India
Occupations
  • Actor
  • director
Years active1976–2023
ChildrenGashmeer Mahajani (Son)

Ravindra Mahajani (7 October 1946 – 11 July 2023) was an Indian Marathi film actor and director.[1] 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.[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 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.[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]

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.[7][8]

Awards and Recognitions

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 77.[11]

Selected filmography

Year Film Role Notes
1969 Saat Hindustani Police Inspector Debut
1975 Zoonj Arjun Bhausaheb Nangre Filmfare Marathi Best Actor Award
1976 Aaram Haram Aahe Mahesh Kuber/Suresh Vichare Best Film Award Filmfare Marathi
1979 Duniya Kari Salam Paramanand
Haldi Kunku Shri
Teen Chehrey Ravi
Duniya Karo Salam Amol (Parmanand)
Lage Bandhe Lakya Sutar
1980 Choravar More Raja
Sulavarchi Poli Sameer
1981 Soon Mazi Laxmi Yashwantrao Vastad
Satichi Punyaai Shekhar Sawant
1982 Gondhalat Gondhal Ravindra Ghatge
Laxmichi Paule Praksah
Galli Te Dilli Inspector L.K.Sawant
Raakhandar Vilas
Thorli Jau Sadashiv
1983 Devta Lakhan Pal
Be Aabroo Inspector Rakesh
Kashala Udyachi Baat Nilesh Sagle
He Dan Kunkvache Shyam
1984 Hech Mazha Maher Sadashiv
Mumbaicha Faujdar Fauzdar Jaisingh Rao Mohite
Zakhmi Waghib Dhaklya Patil
Maherchi Manase Dr. Ajit Deshmukh
1986 Badkaar Reporter Rakesh
Wahem Sameer Sharma
1987 Sarja Shivaji I
Antarpat Dr. Vijay (Viju)
1988 Unad Maina Ravi
1989 Bolo He Chakradhari Mukta's husband
Goonj Dennis Periera
1990 Kalat Nakalat Vinay Rege
Julum Inspector Ajay Bendre/Kishya
Dhadaka Raja
1991 Jeeva Sakha DK (Main Villain)
1992 Jagavegali Paij Sarkar
1993 Asha Puramani Ni Chindri Gujrati Film [12]
2001 Dekhni Bayko Namyachi Hindurao Patil
2009 Rangiberangi Mr. Choudhary
2011 Aajoba Vayat Ale Rajaram Sukhatme
2012 Sukanya Dharmaraj Pradhan (Vithoba)
2015 Kaay Raav Tumhi Retired Captain
Carry On Maratha Folk Singer Guest appearance
Deool Band Gajanan Maharaj/Pujari Guest appearance
2019 Panipat Malharrao Holkar Hindi film
2023 Jasmine Father Short film

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.

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