Ravindra Mahajani (77), a veteran Marathi actor, was found dead on Friday in his rented flat in Ambi village, Maval taluka, near Talegaon Dabhade. For a long period, the actor lived alone.

Neighbours who detected a foul odour coming from the flat contacted the Talegaon MIDC police station at about 4.30 p.m. on Friday. A police team arrived soon after and discovered the flat locked from the inside. The officers forced through the door, entered the house, and discovered Mahajani's body inside, all in the presence of neighbourhood residents. According to police, the deceased person was recognised as Mahajani by the apartment's owner.