Bhau Daji

Dr. Bhau Daji Lad
डॉ. भाऊ दाजी लाड
3rd and 4th Sheriff of Bombay
In office 1870–1871
Preceded by	himself
Succeeded by	Dosabhai Framji Karaka
In office 1869–1870
Preceded by	Bomonji Hormusji Wadia
Succeeded by	himself
Personal details
Born	Ramachandra Vitthal Lad 1822 Mandrem, Portuguese India
Died	1874 (aged 52)
Nationality	British Indian
Political party	Bombay Association
Alma mater	Elphinstone College Grant Medical College
Occupation	Physician, antiquarian, social worker

Ramachandra Vitthal Lad (1822–1874), commonly known as Dr. Bhau Daji Lad was an Indian physician, Sanskrit scholar, and an antiquarian. He served as the Sheriff of Bombay for two terms from 1869 to 1871. For his notable contribution in the making of modern Mumbai many roads, areas and even the museums are given his name in honour.