Ravindra Mahajani

In his early career, Mahajani drove taxis and auditioned for films. He created Marathi films until 1987–1988.{{Cite web|title=Gashmeer Mahajani: I am not a star; stars are the ones who cannot walk freely on the streets - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/gashmeer-mahajani-i-am-not-a-star-stars-are-the-ones-who-cannot-walk-freely-on-streets/articleshow/83341123.cms|access-date=14 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}{{Cite web|title=Gashmeer dedicates films to dad - Times of India|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/gashmeer-dedicates-films-to-dad/articleshow/47800734.cms|access-date=14 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}

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.{{cite web | url=http://www.dnaindia.com/entertainment/report-in-my-father-s-footsteps-1392409 | title=IN MY FATHER'S FOOTSTEPS | work=dnaindia.com | access-date=3 May 2016}}{{cite web | url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/acting-is-not-just-a-profession-for-me-this-is-how-i-breathe-nana-patekar/ | title=The lead role of the film was supposed to be played by popular Marathi actor Ravindra Mahajani | work=indianexpress.com | access-date=3 May 2016}}

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."{{cite news |title=Ashok Saraf remembers late actor Ravindra Mahajani: ‘Sincerity was his greatest quality’ |date=Jul 15, 2023 |website=The Indian Express |language=en |access-date=24 August 2023 |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/television/ashok-saraf-remembers-late-actor-ravindra-mahajani-8839403/}}

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.

Ravindra Mahajani had a daughter and a son, Gashmeer Mahajani, who is a television and film actor.{{Cite web|title=Gashmeer Mahajani: I am not a star; stars are the ones who cannot walk freely on the streets |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/marathi/movies/news/gashmeer-mahajani-i-am-not-a-star-stars-are-the-ones-who-cannot-walk-freely-on-streets/articleshow/83341123.cms|access-date=14 January 2022|website=The Times of India|language=en}}Ravindra Mahajani on [http://divyamarathi.bhaskar.com/news/BOL-MB-fathers-day-with-gashmir-and-ravindra-mahajani-5027274-PHO.html divyamarathi.bhaskar.com]

• 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 {{Cite web|title=Ravindra Mahajani receives prestigious SKD award |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/news/skd-award.php}}

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.{{Cite web|title=Ravindra Mahajani receives prestigious SKD award |url=https://marathimovieworld.com/news/skd-award.php}}

Mahajani was found dead at his residence in Ambi village, Maval, on 14 July 2023. He was 77.{{Cite web |last=Raj |first=Neha |date=2023-07-15 |title=Pune: Renowned Marathi Actor Ravindra Mahajani Found Dead in his Residence |url=https://pune.news/city/pune/pune-renowned-marathi-actor-ravindra-mahajani-found-dead-in-his-residence-47764/ |access-date=2023-07-15 |website=PUNE NEWS |language=en-US}}

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Category:Marathi actors

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