Raju Mavani (1957 – 31 October 2019) was an Indian film director, producer, actor and screenplay writer. He had worked on many films and was known for his acting skills while playing a negative character.

Raju Mavani
Born1957 (1957)
India
Died31 October 2019 (aged 61–62)
Occupation(s)Director, producer, actor, screenplay writer
SpouseDaksha Mavani

Biography

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Mavani was born in 1957. He was the producer of Balwaan which was released in 1992. This film was the debut film of Sunil Shetty. He also produced Imtihaan. He directed many films too. Apart from producing and directing he also acted in films like Sarkar, Wanted, Shootout at Wadala and Policegiri.[citation needed]

Death

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Raju Mavani died of cancer on 31 October 2019 in Mumbai at the age of 62.[1][2][3]

Filmography

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Producer, director and writer

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Year Film Producer Director Writer Source
1989 Ilaaka Yes [4]
1992 Balwaan Yes [5]
1994 Imtihan Yes [2]
1995 Surakshaa Yes [6]
1996 Ram Aur Shyam Yes Yes [7]
1998 Iski Topi Uske Sarr Yes [8]
2003 Mudda – The Issue Yes [9]
2004 Ab…Bas! Yes [10]
2014 Anuradha Yes Yes [11]

Actor

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Year Film Role Source
1992 Balwaan [12]
1998 Satya Guru Narayan [13]
1999 Mast Inspector [13]
2000 Deewane [13]
2000 Ghaath Salim [13]
2001 Mitti Phala Keshto [13]
2002 Vadh [13]
2002 Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani [14]
2002 Marshal [13]
2005 D Mangli [13]
2005 Sarkar Vishram Bhagat [2]
2006 Darwaaza Bandh Rakho Mushtaq Bhai [15]
2006 Shiva Inspector Tavde [13]
2008 Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Mr. Wadhwa [13]
2009 Wanted Datta Pawle [2]
2011 Kya Yahi Sach Hai Ramanand [13]
2012 Rangdari Sadhu Singh [16]
2013 Zila Ghaziabad Manveer Singh [13]
2013 Shootout at Wadala Yakub Lala [2]
2013 Policegiri MLA [2]
2014 Jai Ho Home Minister P. A. [17]
2014 Anuradha [13]
2014 Lateef: The King of Crime [18]
2015 Uvaa Divan [13]
2016 Robin Hood Ke Potte [19]

References

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  1. ^ "Filmmaker Raju Mavani loses his battle to cancer". Bollywood Hungama. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Raju Mavani loses battle with cancer". Mumbai Mirror. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Filmmaker Raju Mavani who launched Suniel Shetty, loses his battle to cancer". The Free Press Journal. 1 November 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Ilaaka Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  5. ^ "Balwaan Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  6. ^ "Surakshaa Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Ram Aur Shyam Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  8. ^ "ISKI TOPI USKE SARR". Box Office India. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  9. ^ "Kishore Kumar's son Sumeet Kumar to sing title track of film 'Naach'". India Today. 13 September 2004. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  10. ^ "Ab…Bas! Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  11. ^ "Anuradha Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  12. ^ "Balwan". Moviebuff. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  13. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "RAJU MAVANI FILMOGRAPHY". Box Office India. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  14. ^ "Jaani Dushman Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  15. ^ "Darwaza Bandh Rakho Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  16. ^ "RANGDARI CAST & CREW". Cinestaan. Archived from the original on 5 December 2019. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  17. ^ "Jai Ho Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  18. ^ "'Lateef: The King of Crime' fictional biography: Director". Business Standard. 1 May 2014. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
  19. ^ "Robin Hood Ke Potte Cast & Crew". Bollywood Hungama. Retrieved 5 December 2019.
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