Bollywood and Underworld: A History of Fear and Influence
Summary
Bollywood’s long history with the underworld has resurfaced after a shooting near Tiger Shroff’s car, reviving fears of extortion, threats, and organized crime targeting film personalities. The article traces the pattern back to Gulshan Kumar’s murder, attacks on Rakesh Roshan and Rajiv Rai, and the influence of gangsters such as Abu Salem, Dawood Ibrahim, and Lawrence Bishnoi.
Key Points
- The article revisits how underworld gangs have influenced and intimidated Bollywood through murders, threats, extortion, and attacks on filmmakers and actors.
- Gulshan Kumar’s 1997 murder is presented as a turning point, with Abu Salem described as the key planner behind the killing.
- The story also references attacks on Rakesh Roshan, Rajiv Rai, Salman Khan’s house, and the recent shooting near Tiger Shroff’s car.
- Journalists and former police officials say criminal influence in Bollywood has changed over time, but threats and extortion cases continue to recur.
