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Sathuvachari Varadarajan Mudaliar (9 October 1926 – 2 January 1988), also known as Vardhabhai and Vardha, was an Indian crime boss. From the early 1960s to the 1980s, he was, along with Karim Lala and Haji Mastan, one of the most powerful mob bosses in Bombay.
Feb 9, 2024 · Mudaliar, born in Kanyakumari, embarked on a journey that transformed him into the elusive Vardha Bhai. Beyond the well-known stories, join me in uncovering 20 lesser-known aspects of his life—a mosaic of smuggling, political intrigue, and escapes that shaped his legend.
Dec 10, 2013 · To residents of Bombay's south Indian dominated localities of Sion, Koliwada and Wadala, Shetty bore an uncanny resemblance to Varadharajan Mudaliar popularly known as "Vardhabhai", the uncrowned overlord of the area.
Aug 4, 2015 · Varadarajan Mudaliar- Mumbai-based Tamil Don Varadarajan Muniswami Mudaliar came to be known as Vardhabhai who operated from early 1960s to 1980 and accorded equal clout along with Haji Mastan and Karim Lala. Starting off as a porter, his first brush with the crime world was when he began selling illicit liquor.
In this video, we delve into the fascinating and often overlooked story of Varadarajan Mudaliar, one of the most notorious underworld dons from South India. Through a combination of archival ...
Starting the 1980s, police officer Y.C. Pawar targeted Varadarajan Mudaliar. Most of his gang members were eliminated or imprisoned. His illegal gambling and liquor dens were closed down and finally by the end of 1983, Varadarajan was forced to abandon his underworld empire and flee from Mumbai to Tamil Nadu.
Feb 24, 2022 · The powerful trio of Haji Mastan, Varadarajan Mudaliar, Karim Lala, and the dreaded Dawood Ibrahim are the names that any Indian would instantly recognise. But what still remains a mystery are the lives of powerful women mafias of Bombay, who were feared and equally respected by the likes of Dawood and Karim Lala.
Nov 2, 2015 · Varadarajan went to Bombay in the early 1960s and got to work as a porter at the Central Railway’s main Victoria Terminus. He would feed the poor outside a Muslim dargah, winning the support of locals. He got an opportunity to assist in the distribution of illicit liquor.
Sep 7, 2023 · In 1988, Varadarajan Mudaliar, now a simple, extremely religious old man, had a heart attack and passed away in the South Indian city of Chennai. Haji Mastan, hearing of the demise of his friend, chartered a flight to bring his ashes to Mumbai.
Jan 10, 2023 · How did Dawood come to be so powerful? Who were his precursors? There is no mention of Haji Mastan, Varadarajan Mudaliar, and Karim Lala—three mainstays of that milieu.
