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Moneycontrol•01-10-2026, 15:58
Munna Bhai MBBS Actor Vishal Thakkar Missing for 10 Years; Mother Holds Onto Hope
  • •Vishal Thakkar, known for his role in Munna Bhai MBBS, has been missing since January 2016 after leaving home on New Year's Eve.
  • •His last known location was Ghodbunder Road in Thane on January 1, 2016, where he was with his girlfriend, Rajni Rathod.
  • •Months before his disappearance, Rajni had filed and later withdrew a rape and physical abuse complaint against Vishal.
  • •Vishal's mother, Durga Thakkar, believes an argument may have occurred between Vishal and Rajni, and she continues to hope for his return.
  • •Rajni Rathod, Vishal's girlfriend, later died of a heart attack, leaving the circumstances of Vishal's disappearance unresolved.

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Actor Vishal Thakkar disappeared after leaving his home in Mulund, Mumbai, on December 31, 2015. His last known location was traced to Ghodbunder Road in Thane on January 1, 2016, where he was spotted with his girlfriend, Rajni Rathod.

Vishal Thakkar was known for supporting roles in notable films such as Munna Bhai MBBS, Chandni Bar, and Tango Charlie. He also appeared in television series including Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, and Thapki Pyaar Ki.

Three months prior to his disappearance, his girlfriend Rajni Rathod filed a complaint against him alleging rape and physical abuse, which led to his temporary arrest. However, she withdrew the complaint shortly afterward and the two reconciled before he went missing.