Raju Mavani

Career overview

Raju Mavani was an Indian film director, producer, actor, and screenplay writer associated with Hindi cinema. Born in 1957 in the Rajkot region of Gujarat, he worked in Mumbai and was particularly known for his acting skills while playing negative characters. Throughout his career, he worked on many films encompassing various roles in the industry.

As a producer, Mavani established his own production house, Karam Jay Productions, under which he produced his first film Ilaaka in 1989. The film starred Dharmendra, Mithun Chakraborty, and Madhuri Dixit, and was presented by veteran filmmaker Dulal Guha. He later launched another banner named Jayraj Productions. Under this banner, he produced Balwaan in 1992, which served as the debut film for actor Suniel Shetty. His other production work included the 1994 film Imtihaan, which starred Sunny Deol, Saif Ali Khan, and Raveena Tandon.

In addition to producing, Mavani contributed to Hindi cinema as a director, writer, and actor. His career spanned numerous projects, and his acting credits included appearances in films such as Wanted, Zamaanat And Justice for All, Robinhood Ke Pote, and Uvaa. Mavani passed away on October 31, 2019, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, leaving behind a body of work that encompassed production, writing, directing, and acting in the Indian film industry.