Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, also known as Chhota Rajan, is a notorious Indian gangster and convicted criminal. He rose to power as the leader of a major crime syndicate in Mumbai, known for its ruthless and violent tactics.
Despite his criminal activities, he remains famous and revered in India. He was eventually caught and convicted for his crimes, but his legacy as a feared and influential figure in the underworld lives on.
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- Full name: Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje
- Stage name: Chhota Rajan
- Date of birth: January 13, 1960
- Age: 64 years old
- Place of birth: Mumbai, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Occupation: Notorious Indian gangster and convicted criminal
- Height: 5’8
- Parents: Sadasiv Sakharam Nikalje and Laxmibai Sadavshiv Nikalje
- Siblings: 3, Deepak Nikalje, Malini Sakpal and Sunita Sakkharam Chavan
- Spouse: Sujata Nikalje
- Children: 3, Ankita Nikalje, Nikita Nikalje and Khushi Nikalje
- Relationship: married
- Net worth: ₹4,000 crore to ₹5,000 crore
Early life and education
Chhota Rajan was born on January 13, 1960 in Mumbai, India, to parents Sadasiv Sakharam Nikalje and Laxmibai Sadavshiv Nikalje. He grew up with 3 siblings, Deepak Nikalje, Malini Sakpal and Sunita Sakkharam Chavan, and is of Marathi origin. He followed the Hindu faith and attended Amchi Shala Marathi High School in Tilak Nagar, Mumbai.
Career
Chhota Rajan, a notorious Indian gangster, was born into a family living in the Tilaknagar area of Chembur, Bombay. Despite his humble beginnings, he found himself drawn into a life of crime and began by committing petty crimes in his neighborhood. It was his mentor, Bada Rajan, who introduced him to the world of black movie ticket marketing at Sahakar Cinema Ashok Theatre in the 1980s.
Chhota Rajan‘S Coming to power was not without controversy and conflict. While he started out as a protégé of Bada Rajan and Yadagiri of Hyderabad, his relationship with them eventually turned sour. After the death of Bada Rajan, Chhota Rajan came to power and was given the title “Chhota Rajan.”
For a short period, he even worked with Dawood Ibrahim and Arun Gawli, but their collaboration ended after the assassination of Arun’s brother Papa Gawli. Chhota Rajan then went to Dubai for a wedding and never returned.
After the 1993 Bombay bombings, his relationship with Dawood Ibrahim deteriorated, with reports of him tipping off authorities about Ibrahim’s network. The once powerful duo of Ibrahim and Rajan were no more, and their messy split ended in September 2000 when Chhota Shakeel struck. Rajan in his Bangkok hotel room.
Chhota Rajan, a notorious gangster, was arrested in Bali on October 26, 2015. The arrest was made based on information from Australian police and Rajan was arrested by Indonesian authorities when he arrived in Bali from Sydney.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director confirmed the arrest and stated that the arrest was made on the request of the CBI through Interpol. Rajan was involved in various criminal activities and was in hiding for many years.
Social Media
by Chhota Rajan The social media account is not known to the media.
Personal life
Chhota Rajan, also known as Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, is a notorious Indian mafia and crime leader. He is married to Sujata Nikalje and the couple has three daughters: Ankita Nikalje, Nikita Nikalje and Khushi Nikalje.
Rajan’s younger brother, Deepak Nikalje, is affiliated with the Republican Party of India, led by MP Ramdas Athawale. Rajan often referred to as ‘Nana’ by his friends and colleagues, and his group is also known as the Nana Company. Despite his notorious reputation, Rajan managed to maintain a loyal following among his associates and was able to evade authorities for many years.
Net worth
Chhota Rajan, also known as Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje, is a notorious Indian gangster and convicted criminal. Mumbai Police estimate that Rajan’s net worth is between ₹4,000 crore and ₹5,000 crore, making him one of the wealthiest criminals in India.
