Brother of Gujurati folk singer Manubhai Gadhvi ( director Sanjay Gadhvi's father).
Partner of singer Nitu Gadhvi.
Released a album (Teri Yaad Aayee - 1975). It was recorded in London, England.
Son name is Kunal Gadhvi.
In the early 70's, Vijay Anand had spotted Mahesh Gadhvi's wife Nitu in a restaurant. She was a young teenager in those days and single. Vijay was very impressed with her looks and wanted to launch her in a film opposite Dev Anand. She declined because her family would never agree to her becoming a actress.
Mahesh Gadhvi brother, folk singer,actor Manubhai Gadhvi, is married to Pankaj Udhas and Manhar Udhas's sister.