Senior journalist and social worker K. Ravi (‘Dada’) celebrated his birthday amidst the waves, aboard a ship in the Arabian Sea
POSTED BY:- Poonam S. Juthani
DT:-28/10/2026
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The event was graced by several prominent guests, including actor Vishwajeet Soni, social activists Jameel Chishti and Nasir Pathan, and C. V. Kulkarni. K. Ravi (‘Dada’) is well-known for his unique and innovative approach to everything he does; true to form, he celebrated his birthday in a distinctive style, bringing together people from all walks of life. As the Managing Director of ‘India Media Link and Events Management,’ K. Ravi hosted the celebration on a ship in the Arabian Sea, positioned off the coast of Mumbai, directly in front of the iconic Taj Mahal Palace Hotel (associated with Ratan Tata). Among the attendees was actor Vishwajeet Soni—famous for his role in the show *Bhabhi Ji Ghar Par Hai*—who is also known in Bollywood as ‘Junior Prem Chopra.’ The vessel departed from the Gateway of India, transforming into a musical journey. Renowned Mumbai-based social activist Jameel Chishti attended as the chief guest. Other notable guests—including Nasir Pathan, Arun Vadnere, Nitin Patil, Prakash Dupargude, Yashwant Mengji, Prabhuman Thorat, Kannu Yadav, Ramakant Munde, singer Mangesh Kumar, advocate Yashwant, dancer Sangeeta, Raja Bhau, and advocate Ashokanand Yadav—joined the festivities to offer their birthday wishes. Guests enjoyed the celebration—held aboard the ship amidst the rolling waves—with plenty of dancing, singing, and a lavish spread of food and drinks. A large number of media personnel were also part of the voyage. The birthday was celebrated with great enthusiasm, highlighted by the cutting of a magnificent cake. The atmosphere on board remained lively, featuring excellent food, music, and dance—with K. Ravi (‘Dada’) himself showcasing his own impressive dance moves to the delight of the guests. The guests extended countless birthday wishes to K. Ravi Dada, noting that he has always considered serving the poor to be his sacred duty. He is a benefactor to the poor and the downtrodden; he has helped—and continues to help—countless people. It is rare to find someone as generous-hearted as him, someone who harbors such positive and benevolent thoughts toward others. On this joyous occasion, K. Ravi Dada remarked, “I constantly strive to introduce and nurture new ideas. I am always looking for ways to bring happiness to people. Rather than settling for a forced or artificial smile, I aim to bring genuine joy and authentic smiles to people’s faces.” Hosting a birthday party on a ship was one such way to fill everyone with joy and laughter. Together, we enjoyed a delightful voyage—conversing, dining, listening to music, and dancing! Amidst the playful waves, we had a wonderful time celebrating K. Ravi Dada’s birthday. “In Mumbai, I have introduced an innovative concept: hosting weddings on a ship, amidst the waves. I intend to conduct weddings for people of all castes and religions aboard these sailing vessels.” K. Ravi Dada added, “Ramakant Munde is like a brother to me; our friendship spans three decades. I do not believe in spreading hatred; instead, I focus on fostering love, unity, brotherhood, cooperation, and a sense of belonging. My philosophy for living a true life is simple: keep everyone happy and share love.” Ramakant Munde shared, “It is a matter of great pride for me that K. Ravi Dada calls me his brother—and truly considers me one. He has been a mentor to me since my early days in Mumbai. I extend my heartfelt birthday wishes to him and pray for his good health and a long life.”
*Photographer: Ramakant Munde, Mumbai*
