Rajni Patel

Rajni Patel
Born(1915-01-09)9 January 1915
Died3 May 1982(1982-05-03) (aged 67)
Occupation(s)Barrister, politician
Political partyIndian National Congress
SpouseBakul Patel[1]
RelativesAmeesha Patel (granddaughter)
Ashmit Patel (grandson)

Rajni Patel (9 January 1915 – 3 May 1982) was an Indian politician and barrister. He is well known for being a member of the group of top lawyers that defended Naval Commander Kawas Manekshaw Nanavati in the Prem Ahuja Murder case.

He was grandfather of Bollywood actress Ameesha Patel and actor Ashmit Patel.

  1. ^ "Rajni Patel staunch believer in Nehru's ideas: Former Prez". Business Standard India. Press Trust of India. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2019.