Ajit Pawar’s sudden death in a Learjet crash on January 28, 2026 has left Maharashtra in shock, with officials confirming all five on board died as the aircraft approached Baramati from Mumbai.
Today, that loss also revives a quieter story: how Ajit Pawar once stepped in to help Bigg Boss Marathi 5 winner Suraj Chavan build a proper home in Baramati.
After meeting Suraj and learning about his humble living conditions, Ajit Pawar backed the construction and even visited Suraj’s village to inspect the work, insisting it be completed with good quality. It was politics, yes, but also practical compassion, on record.
This throwback takes us back to the time when Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar stepped in to help the Bigg Boss Marathi 5 winner build a permanent home after learning that the viral star was living in a small tin-roof shack in Baramati.
Suraj Chavan rose to fame through viral catchphrases like “Zhapuk Zhapuk”, “Guligat”, and “Bukkit Tengool”, which spread rapidly across social media and made him a familiar face in Maharashtra. His popularity only widened after he won Bigg Boss Marathi Season 5, a milestone he also highlights on his official Instagram bio.
The turning point in this story came after Suraj’s win, when he met Ajit Pawar, the Baramati MLA and then Deputy Chief Minister. Suraj’s background was no secret, but what reportedly moved Pawar was the reality of how the young star had been living and the simple dream he carried: a home of his own.
And this was not a polite, photo-op promise that quietly disappears. In April 2025, Ajit Pawar visited Suraj’s village and inspected the ongoing construction himself. In a post shared from his side, Pawar stressed that the work should be done properly and that the quality must remain top-notch.
By November 2025, reports noted that the promise had been fulfilled, with Suraj stepping into a newly built home in Modhave village near Baramati. Soon after the grihapravesh, Suraj posted an emotional note of thanks.
In English, his message reads along these lines: “I have entered my new home. Respected Ajitdada Pawar, only because of you, an ordinary young man like me got a home that is rightfully mine. You always support the poor and people from humble backgrounds. My heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped directly and indirectly.”
Ajit Pawar also commented on Suraj’s housewarming video with a warm public blessing: “Suraj, many congratulations for the new house and best wishes for your future life.”
Today, January 28, 2026, that throwback hits differently. Ajit Pawar died in a private aircraft crash while travelling from Mumbai to Baramati, with reports saying there were no survivors.
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