Haji Mastan

Haji Mastan
Haji Mastan
	Haji Mastan
Born	Mastan Haider Mirza; 1 March 1926; panaikulam, Ramnad Dist, British India
Died	1994 (aged 67–68); Bombay, Maharashtra, India
Nationality	Indian
Occupation(s)	Film Producer, Film Distributor, Filmmaker, Politician, Smuggler

Mastan Haider Mirza, popularly known as Haji Mastan, Bawa or Sultan Mirza (1 March, 1926 - 1994) was an Indian mobster and filmmaker. Mastan became the first celebrity gangster of the city of Bombay, expanding his clout in the film industry by giving money to directors and studios for film production. As Mastan's influence in Bollywood grew, he began to produce films himself.^[2] During the Indian Emergency (1975 - 77) he was imprisoned. Whilst in prison, he learned Hindi. Haji Mastan became a Muslim leader in 1984 and formed Dalit Muslim Surakhsha Maha Sangh in 1985, which had Doulatram Kawle as a co-operator.

References

^ Deeptiman Tiwary; Abhijit Sathe (July 23, 2010). "The Real Haji Mastan". Mumbai Mirror. section City, p. 10. Retrieved August 5, 2010.
^ Bhattacharya, Chandrima S. (November 14, 2005). "Marilyn to Monica, don-showgirl relationships flourish". telegraphindia.com. Calcutta, India.

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[mirror-1] Deeptiman Tiwary; Abhijit Sathe (July 23, 2010). "The Real Haji Mastan". Mumbai Mirror. section City, p. 10. Retrieved August 5, 2010.

[telegraph-2] Bhattacharya, Chandrima S. (November 14, 2005). "Marilyn to Monica, don-showgirl relationships flourish". telegraphindia.com. Calcutta, India.

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