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Mastan Mirza (1 March 1926 – 25 June 1994), popularly known as Haji Mastan or Sultan Mirza, was an organised crime gang leader, originally from Tamil Nadu and based in Bombay.
Haji Mastan is considered Mumbai’s first ‘Don” and has been given the status of a “Celebrity Gangster.” When Mastan realized that the inter-gang rivalry was at its peak in Mumbai, he called a meeting of Mumbai’s all top gang leaders at his residence and crafted a plan to split Mumbai between the gangs so that each gang could operate ...
Jan 16, 2020 · Haji Mastan's death. An India Today article dated July 31, 1994 reported that Mastan died at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital due to cardiac arrest. He was 68 at the time of his death.
Haji Mastan was an Indian gangster and smuggler, who later also dealt in film financing and real estate. Popularly known as the ‘Undisputed Don’ of Mumbai’s underworld, he partied with the who’s who of the city, right from top politicians to Bollywood actors and business magnates.
Jul 22, 2010 · As Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai is released today - with a disclaimer as directed by court - we put together the stories from the life behind the legend. Contrary to his eulogised figure in movies ...
Jan 3, 2024 · Uncover the origins of Mumbai's underworld and its first don, Ayub Lala, and the rise of successors like Kashmiri Lala, Karim Lala, Haji Mastan, and Varadaraja Mudaliar. Explore their criminal activities, influence, and eventual transitions in this gripping narrative.
Jul 23, 2010 · As Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai is released today - with a disclaimer as directed by court - we put together the stories from the life behind the legend. Contrary to his eulogised figure in movies ...
Jul 29, 2010 · The man we grew up to know as Haji Mastan. In the early 70s, dons like Haji Mastan ruled the roost with the pure intent of making money. It was a profitable era devoid of supari killings,...
Apr 9, 2015 · New Delhi: Mastan Haider Mirza, popularly known as Haji Mastan, Bawa or Sultan Mirza was born on March 1, 1926 in Panaikulam village near Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. He was an underworld don and ...
Nov 19, 2013 · MUMBAI: Contrary to general belief, Haji Mastan Mirza was never an underworld don or even a goon for that matter. He was a smuggler and a shrewd man who rubbed shoulders with the high and mighty of his era.
