Gaekwad

Gaikwad (also spelt Gaikwar and Gaikwad; ) is a clan of Marathas.

It has also been adopted by other communities such as the Kunbi, Koli, Mali & Mahar castes.

Notable people Anshuman Gaikwad, Indian cricketer and coach Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Indian cricketer Raju Gaikwad, footballer Ravindra Gaikwad, Indian politician Ruturaj Gaikwad, Indian cricketer Shivaji Rao Gaikwad, known by his stage name Rajinikanth, Indian actor Sunil Gaikwad, Indian politician from Maharashtra