We live in a society where gender stereotyping is an age-old issue. A job like being a “detective” might be considered by most to be a job of a man. However, breaking these shackles of preconceived notions we have the Lady James Bond of India. While it may be hard to believe that our country has a lady James Bond by the name of Rajani Pandit but it indeed is true. The life of a detective is full of adventures, patience, as well as smart thinking.
Having all these characteristics within herself is our lady Sherlock, who has solved over 80,000 crime mysteries in over 22 years of her career.
The curiosity to know who she is must have arisen to another level right? Well, not taking more of your time we are here to talk about India’s very own lady detective, Rajani Pandit.
Rajani Pandit, our very own ‘Lady James Bond’, the first Indian female detective
Hailing from Maharashtra, Rajani Pandit was born in 1962. She belongs to a middle-class family in Palghar, in the district of Thane. Since childhood, she has had a love for reading mystery books and spy novels. Her father, Mr. Shantaram Pandit, worked at the police department in Palghar. Therefore, it is safe to say that it could have been a factor that encouraged her to pursue the career path she chose.
Rajani always had an interest in spy work however it was in college that she actually got serious about detective work. While studying Marathi literature at the Ruparel College in Mumbai she took up a case. This was the case that helped her carve the path to her career.
A case from her college helped Rajani realize her potential
During her college days, Rajani stumbled upon a case. One of her classmates was involved in prostitution. She soon realized that her classmate was being preyed on and taken advantage of. Out of concern, she reached to the parents of her classmate. They did not believe in her at first. However, just simply telling did not do anything. As a result, she went ahead and got photographic evidence, enabling her classmates’ father to take necessary action.
According to Pandit, it was this case that made her realize her potential. Her classmate’s family was grateful for her help and suggested she become a full-time detective. As she did more research about being a detective she realized that no big qualification is required to become one. All you need is hard work, concentration, and that zeal to work. All these realizations prompted her to open her own agency.
‘Rajani Pandit Detective Services’, Rajani’s very own detective agency made in 1991
After completing her education Rajani announced her decision of becoming a private investigator. At first, her father was a bit skeptical about her career choice but he soon joined in to support his daughter. She always had her mother’s support. This finally made her open her very own agency in the year 1991.
At the mere age of 25, she started her company and named it Rajani Pandit Detective Services at Mahim. By doing so she challenged all the preconceived notions regarding women and the jobs she could do. In the initial days, she had to struggle a lot. So much so that she could not even get ad space in a newspaper. However, she did not give up. 20 years later, her agency had 30 detectives and easily about 20 cases each month.
Although what is worth noting is that before opening her own agency Rajani did a short-lived job as an office clerk. In the office, one of her colleagues needed her aid in a case concerning the theft of money. She solved the case with utter brilliance. That was her first-ever paid job.
To solve crimes, Rajani disguised herself in plenty of different roles
Back in 1998, in an interview, she shared that
“Fear was not a word in her dictionary”
Therefore, with zero fear, our very own Indian female detective used to play different roles in order to solve crimes. Rajani solved many mysteries by disguising herself as a maidservant, a blind woman, a pregnant woman, a street vendor, and whatnot.
Rajani has had quite an exciting experience as a detective. She talks about how some cases came out to be a lot more difficult than others. She revealed one of her toughest cases where she did undercover work as a maid in a woman’s home who was suspected to have murdered her husband and son. It was tough however she managed to solve it. Rajani shared,
“One day, the hitman who she (the suspected woman) hired, came to pay her a visit. That’s when I knew it was my chance. So I cut my foot with a knife and told them that I had to go out to get bandaged. I ran out, went to an STD booth, and called the client to come home with the police. They were both arrested that day!”
Detective Rajani Pandit solved over 80,000 cases without a doubt the best lady detective out there
She is so dedicated to her career that she chose not to marry and start a family. For her helping her country to solve crimes is her topmost priority.
To enlighten people about her life and detective duties she has so far written 2 books– Face Behind Face and Mayajal, both have won awards. Not just this, but as a woman achiever, she has also been honored by Doordarshan with the Hirkani award. A documentary Lady James Bond is also made showcasing her career. Furthermore, there is also a feature film on her life as an investigator.
Kudos to this legend who has worked so hard to make India a better place to live. She sets a great example that a woman can do anything if she sets her eyes on it. Everyone must know about this unsung hero who proved that
Daylight robbery is not quite usual but it does not strike out the fact that it is highly possible. Many a time cases as such have surfaced online where normal people were robbed in broad daylight. Recently, the passengers in a taxi got robbed inside the Pragati Maidan tunnel in Delhi on Saturday afternoon.
Four men rob taxi passengers at gunpoint in broad daylight and here is what Delhi Police have to say
On Saturday, a delivery agent and his associate were robbed at gunpoint by a group of unknown assailants, stealing around Rs 1.5 to Rs 2 lakh cash from them. In spite of having 16 security guards in the Pragati Tunnel, there were no CCTV cameras installed. Although the Public Works Department assured that cameras are installed, they did not confirm their operational conditions.
The victims made a complaint at Tilak Marg police station later in the evening. The Pragati tunnel is a 1.5 km tunnel that connects New Delhi with Sarai Kale Khan and Noida. The police said that following the complaint made by the victims, a case has been filed under Sections 397 IPC which covers robbery, or dacoity with an attempt to cause death or grievous hurt and 34 (common intention).
The Deputy Commissioner of Police, Pranav Tayal, has shared that the complainant can be identified as Patel Sajan Kumar and his associate Jigar Patel. Patel Sajan works as a delivery agent for a private firm in Chandni Chow and has informed the police that he and Jigar were going to Gurugram to deliver the cash to a client.
As per the registered complaint, the two of them hired an Ola cab from near Red Fort. As soon as the cab entered the Pragati Maidan tunnel from Ring Road, four assailants on two motorcycles surrounded their cab and robbed the cash off them keeping them at gunpoint.
Delhi Minister Atishi also took to Twitter and slammed the incompetency of the Lieutenant Governor. She tweeted,
LG साहब: अगर आपको @ArvindKejriwal के कामों का क्रेडिट लेने से फ़ुरसत मिले तो कभी अपनी संवैधानिक ज़िम्मेदारी पर भी ध्यान दीजिए। दिल्ली वालों को सुरक्षा देना आपका काम है। और अब दिन दहाड़े दिल्ली में चोरी, डकैती और क़त्ल की वारदातें हो रही हैं। या तो आप सुरक्षा की ज़िम्मेदारी लीजिए,… https://t.co/RG4c9ozWnW
Coming across train service complaints on social media is nothing new. Very often than not we find passengers complaining about bland food or bugs in the cooked food provided to them. Quite recently someone took to Twitter regarding a complaint where they found plastic in the railway food. But the latest thing that happened has actually stunned everyone when a video of the roof of a passenger coach train surfaced online.
Indian Railways slammed over water leakage in AC coach
Netizens have harshly criticized the poor management and maintenance of the train coaches after a surprising video surfaced online. Recently, a video went viral on social media platforms in which it can be clearly seen rainwater seeping in through the roof of the 2-tier AC coach of the Avantika Express. The Congress party also reshared the video uploaded by a passenger and took to Twitter to play the blame game immediately.
“काश खोखले प्रचार की जगह रेलवे के लिए कुछ काम किया होता। झंडी दिखाने वाले रेल मंत्री अभी विदेश में हैं, नाम वाले रेल मंत्री ध्यान दें। (Wish some actual work would have been done for the Railways in place of empty propaganda. The railway minister who shows the flag is currently abroad, the named railway minister should pay attention)”
काश खोखले प्रचार की जगह रेलवे के लिए कुछ काम किया होता।
झंडी दिखाने वाले रेल मंत्री अभी विदेश में हैं, नाम वाले रेल मंत्री ध्यान दें। pic.twitter.com/FNLvQL1Ihu
It was a jab at the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who recently flagged off 11 Vande Bharat Express, the Railways’ newest hi-tech train.
Railways response to the above-mentioned tweet
The Western Railway took to Twitter to respond to that tweet hours later and stated that all the coaches of the Avantika Express train were properly checked.
“All coaches of Avantika Exp have been checked thoroughly & issue has been attended to promptly. The train has commenced its return journey & there are no such issues now. Passenger convenience is of utmost priority & WR leaves no stone unturned to resolve passengers’ grievances”
All coaches of Avantika Exp have been checked thoroughly & issue has been attended promptly.
The train has commenced its return journey & there are no such issues now.
Passenger convenience is of utmost priority & WR leaves no stone unturned to resolve passengers’ grievances. pic.twitter.com/V9QyKiIowJ
Thandi hawa ke sath sath sarkar ne barish ke pani ka bhi anand lene ke liye ye nayab tarikib lagai hai isme bhrastachar bilkul nhi hai aur haa jine murko ke ye lgta hai isme amir log travel krte hai to unko ye bta du amir log plan me jate hai aur dikhave wale amir train me….🤐
— Mahua Moitra Fans (@MahuaMoitraFans) June 25, 2023
This is probably not the first time that something has happened as per the claims of this Twitter user,
Recently travelled from 12424 Rajdhani Express to #Guwahati , had a very bad experience. As it was raining the rainwater was leaking in every coach and also there was no water in most of the dirty toilets. TTE ignored the complaint and asked to register complaint via phone.
On Sunday, Shah Rukh Khan aka the King Khan, completed 31 years in Bollywood industry. It was in 1992, when he made his debut in the industry with the movie Deewana opposite late actress Divya Bharti. As the fans celebrated the big day on social media with amazing messages and tributes for the actor, SRK also decided to celebrate the occasion with his fans in his own style.
Shah Rukh Khan completed 31 years in Bollywood
He took some time out of his busy schedule and held an #AskSRK session on Twitter. Starting the question and answer session on Twitter, SRK wrote:
“Wow just realised it’s 31 yrs to the day when Deewana hit the screens. It’s been quite a ride mostly a good one. Thanks all and we can do 31minutes of #AskSRK ??”
In no time, his Tweet was flooded with a variety of questions from fans for their favorite actor. SRK, who is known for his hilarious sense of humor, gave amazing replies to his fans with wit and humor.
Wow just realised it’s 31 yrs to the day when Deewana hit the screens. It’s been quite a ride mostly a good one. Thanks all and we can do 31minutes of #AskSRK ??
While interacting with the fans, King Khan stumbled upon a question that was asked by a female fan, who is currently pregnant with twins. The fan came up with an epic Tweet for the Pathaan actor. She asked:
“sir i am pregnant with twin babies..wish me luck i will name them pathaan and jawan.”
sir i am pregnant with twin babies..wish me luck i will name them pathaan and jawan ❤️ #AskSRK 5
Besides all the funny and hilarious answers, SRK was also seen giving some serious answers. A fan asked him if he would do a movie like Swades again, a role that was loved by one and all
Talking about his work front, SRK made a comeback after a hiatus of 4 years with Siddharth Anand’s blockbuster action-thriller Pathaan, which hit the theatres in January this year. SRK will be next seen in the upcoming action-thriller Jawan, which will be released on September 7th.
Jawan is directed by South filmmaker Atlee. Produced under SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment, the movie also stars Nayanthara and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles.