Ravindra Mahajani, 77, was discovered dead in a leased flat in Talegaon Dabhade, near Pune. The cause for death is unknown at this time.
Ravindra Mahajani, a veteran Marathi actor-director, was discovered dead in a leased flat in Pune’s Talegaon Dabhade neighborhood.
The 77-year-old actor’s body was discovered on Friday evening, according to authorities, and it is assumed that he died three days before the body was discovered.
“We received a call from the flat’s neighbors, where Mahajani resided alone, informing us of a foul odor coming from his house.” “We went to the location and broke open the door of the flat, where he was discovered dead,” stated a senior officer from Talegaon Dabhade police station.
“It is suspected that he died 3 days ago,” he stated. According to the police source, Mahajani, who has a home in Mumbai, has been staying in Talegaon Dabhade for the last eight months.
According to authorities, his deadly remains were sent to a hospital for a post-mortem examination. Since the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, Mahajani appeared in various Marathi films.
As an actor, he has been in films such as “Zunj,” “Kalat Nakalat.” and “Mumbaicha Fauzdar,” Gashmeer Mahajani, his son, is also an actor well-recognized for his work in Marathi films.
Eknath Shinde, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra, conveyed his sympathies on Mahajani’s death. “Marathi veteran actor Ravindra Mahajani, who captivated audiences with his remarkable acting abilities, has died.” May God provide eternal peace to his soul and strength to the Mahajani family in their time of bereavement. A touching tribute.”
Sharad Pawar, president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), also paid homage to the actor, stating that his premature death was a big loss to the Marathi film industry. “We share the Mahajani family’s grief.” “My heartfelt condolences to Ravindra Mahajani!” Pawar stated this in a tweet.
