K. M. Nanavati (Rustom Pavri) Age, Wiki and Bio

K. M. Nanavati (Rustom Pavri)

Quick Info

ProfessionCommander
NationalityIndian
BirthplaceNot Known
Date of Death24/07/2003

Bio/Wiki

Full NameKawas Manekshaw Nanavati

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Weight65 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Personal Life

Date of Birth1925
Place of BirthNot Known
Date of Death24/07/2003
Place of DeathToronto, Ontario, Canada
Zodiac sign/Sun signNot Known
HometownNot Known

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSylvia
Wife/SpouseSylvia Nanavati
Marriage DateJuly 1949
Children
Sons
  • Pheroze Nanavati
  • 1 more
DaughterTannaz

Family

FatherManekshaw Nanavati
MotherMehra Nanavati
Siblings
BrotherHoshang (Younger brother)
SisterBapsi Sidhwa (writer, Cousin-Sister)
SpouseSylvia
ChildrenSons - Pheroze Nanavati and 1 more, Daughter - Tannaz

Some Lesser Known Facts

K. M. Nanavati was a Senior Commander in the Indian Navy and lived in Mumbai with his wife and children.
He often went on voyages for his official duties.
His wife, a British woman, met him in England where he was training in the navy.
On April 27, 1959, Nanavati discovered his wife's affair with Prem Ahuja, leading to Ahuja's murder.
After a controversial trial, Nanavati was initially given a life sentence, later pardoned after three years.
Following this, Nanavati relocated to Ontario, Canada with his family.
The case received media coverage from tabloids like Blitz, playing a significant role.
Several movies, such as Achanak (1973), Yeh Raastey Hain Pyar Ke (1963), and Rustom (2016), were inspired by his story.