Chhota Rajan, born Rajendra Sadashiv Nikalje in 1960, is an Indian gangster and former associate of the notorious underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim. He gained prominence in the 1990s and was involved in various criminal activities, including extortion, smuggling, and murder. After a fallout with Ibrahim, Rajan became a rival and was known for his attempts to establish his own criminal empire. In 2015, Chhota Rajan was arrested in Indonesia and later extradited to India. He faced numerous charges, including murder and conspiracy. His life has been the subject of media attention, reflecting the complexities of organized crime in India.