Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Ganga Harjivandas |
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Nickname | Gangubai |
Name Earned | Madam of Kamathipura |
Personal Life
Relationships & More |
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Family |
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Relationships & More
Affairs/Boyfriends | Ramnik Lal |
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Family
Spouse | Ramnik Lal (Accountant) |
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Children | Gangubai had adopted four children. One of her sons was named Babu Rawji Shah/Babu Raoji Shah. |
Style Quotient
Car Collection | She owned a Black Bentley car. |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Gangubai Kothewali was a feared figure in Mumbai's underworld during the 1960s. | |
She was known for owning numerous brothels in Mumbai at that time. | |
Gangubai was commonly known as the 'Madam of Kamathipura.' | |
She was born into a respected Gujarati family in Kathiawad, Gujarat. | |
From a young age, Gangubai dreamed of becoming an actress. | |
During her college years, she eloped with her father's accountant, Ramnik Lal. | |
Gangubai sought a meeting with Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to address the issues faced by sex workers in India. | |
Despite her involvement in the brothel business, Gangubai showed compassion for women coerced into prostitution. | |
She dedicated efforts to enhance the lives of sex workers and underprivileged children. | |
Her life story is featured in Hussain Zaidi's book "Mafia Queens Of Mumbai." |