He was born in Konkani Muslim Family to father Shri Hafiz Abdul Gafoor and mother Zohrabi in the village Ambet village, near Mahad Raigad, Maharashtra, India. He is married to Nargis Antulay and the couple have one son and three daughters. After appearing for B.A examination, he studied Barrister-At -Law, Educated at Bombay University and Lincoln's Inn, London.