# Ravindra Mahajani

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 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.

## 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.

## Selected filmography

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