Ratan Khatri

Ratan Khatri was an Indian gambling kingpin and film producer, widely regarded as the "Matka King" for his central role in transforming matka, a form of betting, into one of the most lucrative underground industries in India. Born in Karachi, British India, Khatri migrated to Mumbai during the Partition of 1947. Over several decades, he established a nationwide gambling network that became synonymous with his name and legacy.