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Rajan Mahadevan Nair (1952 – 21 September 1983), popularly known in the Mumbai underworld by his moniker Bada Rajan (literally Elder Rajan), was an Indian mobster and underworld don from Mumbai. Originally from Kerala , he operated a gang active in Mumbai's eastern suburbs of Ghatkopar , Tilak Nagar and Chembur .
Feb 9, 2024 · Bada Rajan’s name echoes with both fear and fascination throughout Mumbai’s underworld. This expose delves into the shadows of organized crime, revealing 20 riveting details about the enigmatic gangster who commands respect in the city’s underground circles.
May 13, 2002 · During the transition, Bada Rajan made an entry into Chembur and at the same time Sadashiva Nikhalje alias Chhota Rajan also made his presence felt. After getting involved in a murder at Goregoan, Shetty became close to Rajan.
In 1983, Bada Rajan was shot dead by Chandrashekar Safalika, hired by his rival Abdul Kunju, in a daring attack outside the Esplanade court. Safalika was dressed as a navy cadet when he...
May 4, 2018 · Bada Rajan was shot dead while being escorted to the Esplanade Court in south Mumbai on September 15, 1983. This is when Chhota Rajan, the front line gangster of the slain Rajan, took over the...
Mar 4, 2022 · Bada Rajan. The main antagonist, Rajan Nair, is an amalgamation of Karnan and Shikhandi from Mahabharata and Sollozzo from The Godfather. There is also a real-life inspiration for his character - real-life Mumbai based gangster Rajan Mahadevan Nair aka Bada Rajan.
May 3, 2018 · Chhota Rajan ascended to the throne after the death of his mentor, Bada Rajan. For a short period, Dawood Ibrahim, Rajan and Arun Gawli, a well known politician and underworld don in the...
Jul 24, 2018 · After the special CBI court acquitted extradited gangster Chhota Rajan in the murder case of John Pereira, a fisherman and an alleged smuggler, on June 26, the 35-year-old murder case remains unsolved. The trial in the case was held in two phases, both resulting in acquittals of the accused.
Oct 27, 2015 · As luck would have it, Bada Rajan was killed in a police encounter and Chhota took over the outfit, which later became known as the Chhota Rajan gang. During the escalating gang war, Dawood...
He was imprisoned for assaulting police constables. After being released from jail, he joined the Bada Rajan gang in 1982. After Bada Rajan was shot dead, Chhota Rajan took over the gang and worked for Dawood Ibrahim who had fled to Dubai.
