Abhay Mokashi (1957-2026) Biography, Family

Quick Info

Profession	Senior Political Journalist, Journalism Professor
Nationality	Indian
Date of Birth	03/05/1957
Age	68 years (died on 02, May, 2026)
Birthplace	Mumbai
Date of Death	02/05/2026

Latest News about Abhay Mokashi

02/05/2026

Veteran investigative and political journalist Abhay Mokashi died in Mumbai on 2 May 2026 after a battle with terminal-stage stomach cancer and non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver. He was widely remembered for fearless reporting that helped force the resignation of Maharashtra Chief Minister Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar.

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Biography	Abhay Mokashi built his reputation as a senior political journalist and later also became a journalism professor, known for reporting and teaching. He was involved in a significant investigation into a marks tampering case involving the daughter of then Maharashtra Chief Minister Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar. His report on the marks tampering case created strong political pressure leading to the resignation of Chief Minister Nilangekar. Abhay later worked as political editor at Mid-Day and also wrote as a columnist for The Free Press Journal. He taught at various institutions, including Harkisan Mehta Foundation Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication (HMFIJMA) and Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC).

Biography

Abhay Mokashi built his reputation as a senior political journalist and later also became a journalism professor, known for reporting and teaching.
He was involved in a significant investigation into a marks tampering case involving the daughter of then Maharashtra Chief Minister Shivajirao Patil Nilangekar.
His report on the marks tampering case created strong political pressure leading to the resignation of Chief Minister Nilangekar.
Abhay later worked as political editor at Mid-Day and also wrote as a columnist for The Free Press Journal.
He taught at various institutions, including Harkisan Mehta Foundation Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication (HMFIJMA) and Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC).

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 10" (178 cm)
Eye Colour	Black
Hair Colour	Grey

Personal Life

Languages	Marathi Hindi English

Relationships & More

Marital Status (at the time of death)	Widower

Family

Wife/Spouse

Saroj (deceased)

Parents

Father	(Chief Passport Officer in Mumbai) (deceased)
Mother	(Deceased)

Siblings

Career

Media Associations	Mid-Day The Indian Express The Free Press Journal

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Abhay was fond of classical music and kitchen gardening.
2. He battled terminal-stage stomach cancer and non-alcoholic cirrhosis of the liver before his death.

Abhay Mokashi Senior Political Journalist, Journalism Professor Indian Mumbai