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Haseena Parkar Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth1959

Age55 (at death on 6 July 2014)

BirthplaceMumka village, Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionGangster

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseLate Ismail Parkar; Ebrahim Parkar

FamilyFather - Ibrahim Kaskar; Mother - Amina Bi; Brothers - Dawood Ibrahim, Shabir Ibrahim Kaskar, Iqbal Hasan, Noora Ibrahim, Anis Ibrahim, Sabir Ahmad, Mohammed Humayoon, Mustaqueem Ali, Zaitoon Antuley; Sisters - Saeeda Parkar, Farzana Tungekar, Mumtaz Shaikh

Net worth5000 Crore INR (as in 2014)

Haseena Parkar Biography

Haseena Parkar was an Indian woman known for her involvement in Mumbai’s underworld networks. Born in Ratnagiri district in 1959, she rose to prominence in

Early life and background
Haseena Parkar was born in 1959 in the village of Mumka in Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. She was one of twelve children of Ibrahim Kaskar and Amina Bi, reportedly the seventh-born in the family. Raised in a large household, Parkar grew up alongside numerous brothers and sisters including Dawood Ibrahim, Shabir Ibrahim Kaskar, Iqbal Hasan, Noora Ibrahim, Anis Ibrahim, Sabir Ahmad, Mohammed Humayoon, Mustaqueem Ali, Zaitoon Antuley and sisters Saeeda Parkar, Farzana Tungekar and Mumtaz Shaikh. She was identified as an Indian national and practised Islam.

Career
Public accounts identify Haseena Parkar as a figure who became involved in criminal enterprises in Mumbai. Following the murder of her husband Ismail Parkar in 1991—an event linked in reports to the Arun Gawli gang—Parkar is said to have taken on a prominent role in managing interests associated with her family. She has been described as operating extortion activities in the city and alleged to have been involved in hawala money transfers between India and the Middle East.

Reports describe a range of coercive tactics attributed to Parkar’s operations, including extortion and land-related pressure. She was alleged to control or influence property matters across key areas of South Mumbai, with sources claiming she held multiple properties, some held in others’ names. Law-enforcement records from 2008 indicate she was formally booked in relation to an alleged extortion case.

Public profile
Parkar acquired widely circulated nicknames such as Haseena Aapa and Lady Don, reflecting her reputation in media and popular discussion. She lived in Nagpada’s Gordon House building in Mumbai, located opposite a local police station, and was often portrayed in press accounts as managing family business interests in the city on behalf of her brother Dawood Ibrahim.

Personal life
Haseena Parkar was married; her known spouses include the late Ismail Parkar and later Ebrahim Parkar. She had three children: sons Danish Parkar and Alishah Parkar and a daughter, Qudsiya Parkar. Danish Parkar, who was reportedly active in her affairs, died in a car accident in 2006. Physical descriptions in public records list her height as approximately 158 cm (about 5 feet 2 inches) and weight around 68 kg (150 lbs), with black hair and black eyes.

Death
On 6 July 2014 Haseena Parkar died at Habib Hospital in South Mumbai. She was 55 years old at the time. The reported cause of death was cardiac arrest; accounts note she complained of chest pain earlier that day.

Legacy and cultural depiction
Parkar’s life and alleged activities attracted continued media attention after her death. In 2016 filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia announced plans for a biographical crime film based on her life, to feature actress Shraddha Kapoor in the central role.

Latest updates
Public records and media reports continue to reference Parkar in discussions about Mumbai’s underworld history and property disputes linked to organized crime figures. No additional verified personal or legal developments are recorded after the film announcement and the details surrounding her death.

Editorial Review and Sources

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Reference context: StarsUnfolded
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Recent Work

Biographical film announced

A 2016 announcement by director Apoorva Lakhia for an Indian biographical crime film based on Haseena Parkar’s life, with Shraddha Kapoor cast in the lead.

2016
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Career Highlights

  1. Rose to public prominence following the 1991 killing of her husband, after which she became associated with managing family business interests in Mumbai
  2. Named in alleged extortion cases and linked in reports to hawala transfers
  3. Portrayed in media with monikers such as Haseena Aapa and Lady Don
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Net Worth

5000 Crore INR (as in 2014)

Figures are editorial estimates based on publicly available reporting and may change as new information emerges.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Haseena Parkar born?

1959

What is Haseena Parkar known for?

Gangster

What is Haseena Parkar’s marital status?

Married

Who is Haseena Parkar married to?

Late Ismail Parkar; Ebrahim Parkar

What is Haseena Parkar’s net worth?

5000 Crore INR (as in 2014)