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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YearFilmProducerDirectorWriterSource
1989IlaakaYes[4]
1992BalwaanYes[5]
1994ImtihanYes[2]
1995SurakshaaYes[6]
1996Ram Aur ShyamYesYes[7]
1998Iski Topi Uske SarrYes[8]
2003Mudda – The IssueYes[9]
2004Ab…Bas!Yes[10]
2014AnuradhaYesYes[11]

Actor

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YearFilmRoleSource
1992Balwaan[12]
1998SatyaGuru Narayan[13]
1999MastInspector[13]
2000Deewane[13]
2000GhaathSalim[13]
2001MittiPhala Keshto[13]
2002Vadh[13]
2002Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani[14]
2002Marshal[13]
2005DMangli[13]
2005SarkarVishram Bhagat[2]
2006Darwaaza Bandh RakhoMushtaq Bhai[15]
2006ShivaInspector Tavde[13]
2008Money Hai Toh Honey HaiMr. Wadhwa[13]
2009WantedDatta Pawle[2]
2011Kya Yahi Sach HaiRamanand[13]
2012RangdariSadhu Singh[16]
2013Zila GhaziabadManveer Singh[13]
2013Shootout at WadalaYakub Lala[2]
2013PolicegiriMLA[2]
2014Jai HoHome Minister P. A.[17]
2014Anuradha[13]
2014Lateef: The King of Crime[18]
2015UvaaDivan[13]
2016Robin 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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