Ravindra Mahajani (7 October 1946 – 11 July 2023) was an Indian Marathi film actor and director. 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.
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.
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."
Education Ravindra Mahajani completed his schooling from Raja Shivaji Vidyalaya, 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.Ravindra Mahajani on divyamarathi.bhaskar.com
Filmography Year Film Role Language Notes 1969 Saat HindustaniPolice Inspector HindiHindi debut film 1975 Zunj Arjun Bhausaheb NangreMarathi Marathi debut film 1976 Aaram Haram Aahe Mahesh Kuber/Suresh Vichare Dharti MataRaviHindi1977Padarachya SavleetKhanduMarathiJai Bolo ChakradhariMukta's husbandHindi1978Chandoba Chandoba Bhaglas KaChandobaMarathiLakshmiLakshmi's husband 1979 Duniya Kari Salam Amol (Paramanand)AshtavinayakHimselfSpecial appearance in the song “Ashtavinayaka Tuza Mahima” Haldi Kunku Shree Teen ChehareyRaviHindiLage BandheLakya SutarMarathiGyanbachi MekhGyanba1980Choravar MoreRajaSulavarchi PoliSameerSahkar SamratRaviSavali PremachiAbdulPaijArjunMantryachi SunMantri's sonHich Khari DaulatSadhu1981Soon Mazi LaxmiYashwantrao VastadSatichi PunyaaiShekhar SawantDevgharRaviShort film Gondhalat Gondhal Ravindra Ghatge1982 Laxmichi Paule Prakash Galli Te DilliInspector L.K.SawantRaakhandarVilasThorli JauSadashiv Bahu Ho Toh AisiRajHindiMalavarcha PhoolRavindraMarathi1983 Devta Lakhan PalBe AabrooInspector Rakesh Kashala Udyachi BaatNilesh SagleHe Dan KunkvacheShyam1984Hech Mazha MaherSadashiv Mumbaicha Faujdar Jaisingh Rao MohiteZakhmi WaghinDhaklya PatilMaherchi ManaseDr. Ajit Deshmukh 1986BadkaarReporter Rakesh HindiWahemSameer Sharma Yeh Preet Na Hogi KamPreetesh 1987 Sarja Shivaji IMarathiAntarpatDr. Vijay (Viju) 1988 Unad MainaRavi1989GoonjDennis PerieraHindi 1990 Kalat NakalatVinay RegeMarathiJulumInspector Ajay Bendre/KishyaDhadakaRaja 1991 Jeeva SakhaDK (Main Villain) 1992 Jagavegali PaijSarkar 1993 Asha Puramani Ni Chindri Ravi Gujarati2001Dekhni Bayko NamyachiHindurao PatilMarathi2009RangiberangiMr. Choudhary 2011Aajoba Vayat AleRajaram Sukhatme2012SukanyaDharmaraj Pradhan (Vithoba) 2015 Kaay Raav Tumhi Retired Captain Carry On Maratha Folk SingerGuest appearance Deool Band Gajanan Maharaj/Pujari Guest appearance 2019 Panipat Malharrao HolkarHindi film 2023JasmineFatherShort film
Awards and Recognitions Filmfare Award Marathi Best Actor for film Zunj
In the year 2010, Mahajani was awarded with 'Sarvashreshtha Kala Gaurav Puraskar' instituted by Sankskruti kala Darpan
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.
Death Mahajani was found dead at his residence in Ambi village, Maval, on 14 July 2023. He was 77.
References
External links
Ravindra Mahajani on worldcat.org