Matches in DBpedia 2014 for { ?s ?p Mastan Haider Mirza, popularly known as Haji Mastan, Bawa or Sultan Mirza (1 March, 1926 - 1994), was an Indian mobster and Tamil Muslim smuggler based in Bombay (now Mumbai) in the 1970s and 1980s. Mastan became the first celebrity gangster of the city, expanding his clout in the film industry by giving money to directors and studios for film production. As Mastan's influence in Bollywood grew, he began to produce films himself. During the Indian Emergency (1975 - 77) he was imprisoned. Whilst in prison, he learned Hindi. Haji Mastan became a Muslim leader in 1984. He formed Dalit Muslim Surakhsha Maha Sangh in 1985, which had Doulatram Kawle as a co-operator. Aslam Kiratpuri, a well known journalist, gave him ideas on how to speak in public meetings after which he became a good speaker.. }
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- Haji_Mastan abstract "Mastan Haider Mirza, popularly known as Haji Mastan, Bawa or Sultan Mirza (1 March, 1926 - 1994), was an Indian mobster and Tamil Muslim smuggler based in Bombay (now Mumbai) in the 1970s and 1980s. Mastan became the first celebrity gangster of the city, expanding his clout in the film industry by giving money to directors and studios for film production. As Mastan's influence in Bollywood grew, he began to produce films himself. During the Indian Emergency (1975 - 77) he was imprisoned. Whilst in prison, he learned Hindi. Haji Mastan became a Muslim leader in 1984. He formed Dalit Muslim Surakhsha Maha Sangh in 1985, which had Doulatram Kawle as a co-operator. Aslam Kiratpuri, a well known journalist, gave him ideas on how to speak in public meetings after which he became a good speaker.".