Abhay Mokashi (1957-2026) Biography, Family

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

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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).

Marital Status (at the time of death)	Widower

Wife/Spouse

Saroj (deceased)

Parents

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

Siblings

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

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.