Quick Info
| Profession | Indian Gambling Kingpin, Film Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1932 |
| Age | 88 years (died on 09, May, 2020) |
| Birthplace | Karachi, Pakistan |
| Date of Death | 09/05/2020 |
Latest News about Ratan Khatri
21/04/2026
Recent coverage revisited Ratan Khatri’s role as the real-life inspiration for the upcoming Matka King adaptation starring Vijay Varma. The reports focused on his rise from Karachi-born migrant to Mumbai’s most famous matka operator and his lasting place in India’s gambling history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Matka King |
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| Famous for | Being the inspiration behind the Amazon Prime Video series Matka King, starring Vijay Varma |
| Death Cause | Cardiac Arrest |
Physical Stats & More
| Eye Colour | Black |
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| Hair Colour | Salt and Pepper |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Caste | Sindhi Hindu |
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Career
| Debut Film | Rangila Ratan (1976); as a producer |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ratan Khatri was born in Karachi, British India (now Pakistan) into a Sindhi Hindu family. | |
| 2. His family relocated to Mumbai after the India-Pakistan Partition in 1947. | |
| 3. Khatri started working in Mumbai's textile markets where he got introduced to gambling. | |
| 4. He revolutionized the betting game by introducing a simplified numbered draw system and better odds. | |
| 5. During India's Emergency period (1975 to 1977), he faced business challenges and was imprisoned for 19 months. | |
| 6. Khatri retired from matka betting in 1993 after an incident during a family vacation. | |
| 7. He is remembered as India's first legitimate bookmaker and a betting pioneer. | |
| 8. Initially worked under Kalyanji Bhagat, known for Worli Matka, before branching out on his own. | |
| 9. His two sons continued in the film business and owned a film theatre. | |
| 10. He died at his residence in Tardeo, South Mumbai at the age of 88. |