Ravindra Mahajani
Ravindra Mahajani is a Marathi actor and director.[1] From the late seventies to the mid eighties, Mahajani featured in Marathi films.
Ravindra Mahajani | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1949 (age 73–74) Pune, Bombay State, India |
| Occupation(s) | Film actor and director |
| Years active | 1976 - present |
| Children | Gashmeer Mahajani (Son) |
Career
In his early career, he drove taxis and auditioned for films. He created Marathi films until 1987-1988.[2][3]
He 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 Sagar 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][6]
Personal life
Ravindra has a daughter and a son, Gashmeer Mahajani, who is a TV and film actor.[7][8]
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 |
References
- "Ravindra Mahajani makes appearance in son's debut". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- "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 2022-01-14.
- "Gashmeer dedicates films to dad - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- "IN MY FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS". dnaindia.com. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- "Ranjana made hit pairs at the box office with several noted Marathi film actors including Ashok Saraf, Avinash Masurekar, Shriram Lagoo, Kuldeep Pawar, Nilu Phule, Ravindra Mahajani". marathiactors.com. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- "The lead role of the film was supposed to be played by popular Marathi actor Ravindra Mahajani". indianexpress.com. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
- "Gashmeer Mahajani: I am not a star; stars are the ones who cannot walk freely on the streets". The Times of India. Retrieved 2022-01-14.
- Ravindra Mahajani on divyamarathi.bhaskar.com
External links
- Ravindra Mahajani at IMDb
- Ravindra Mahajani on worldcat.org