Abdul Latif (Raees) Age, Wiki and Bio

Abdul Latif (Raees)

Quick Info

ProfessionLiquor Smuggler
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceKalupur area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight64 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Date of BirthYear 1951
Place of BirthKalupur area of Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Date of DeathNovember 1997
Place of DeathNaroda Patiya, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Death CausePolice Encounter
Zodiac sign/Sun signNot Known
HometownAhmedabad, Gujarat, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known
WifeNot Known
Children
Sons
  • Shaikh Arif Abdul Latif
  • Mushtaq Sheikh
DaughterNot Known

Family

Father- Not Known
Mother- Not Known
Siblings6
ChildrenSons: Shaikh Arif Abdul Latif, Mushtaq Sheikh

Some Lesser Known Facts

Abdul Latif's smoking habits are unknown.
Abdul Latif does consume alcohol.
He was born in the Kalupur area of Ahmedabad to a poor Muslim family.
Struggling to complete his schooling, Latif did not receive a proper upbringing.
Initially selling tobacco at his father's shop, he often quarreled with his father for more money.
In his twenties, Latif decided to create his own source of income.
He began his illicit activities by working for a bootlegger named Allah Rakha.
Eventually, Latif left Allah Rakha and became a bootlegger himself.
To expand his illegal business, he formed connections with various individuals, including policemen, criminals, smugglers, and politicians.
Over time, Latif transitioned into other criminal activities such as kidnappings, extortions, and even murders, expanding his network to Pakistan as well.
In 1985, he teamed up with Alamzeb, a member of Mumbai's Pathan Gang, to confront his rival Pappu Khan.
After eliminating Alamzeb, Latif established himself as the kingpin of the Gujarat Underworld.
During the 1980s, he developed a rivalry with Dawood Ibrahim before eventually becoming friends.
Reports suggest that Abdul Latif's gang comprised solely of Muslim members.
He gained a positive reputation within Ahmedabad's poor Muslim community for his charitable acts and recruitment of unemployed Muslim youths.
While incarcerated, Latif managed to secure five seats in the Ahmedabad Municipal elections.
In 1995, he was arrested in Delhi and detained in Sabarmati Jail.
Throughout his life, Latif was involved in 97 criminal cases.
In 2016, a film called "Raees," based on Abdul Latif's life, was released, with Shahrukh Khan portraying his character.