The connection between Bollywood and the mafia often sounds like a story from the past. Before the 2000s, incidents of extortion, illegal financing, and blackmail were frequently discussed within the film industry.
Over time, the situation appeared to improve. The self imposed exile of gangsters like Dawood Ibrahim was seen as a turning point. Many believed the industry had moved away from such threats.
Recent incidents, however, have revived old concerns. Reports about a million dollar extortion call to Ranveer Singh, who is enjoying the success of Dhurandhar, have drawn public attention.
Another alarming incident involved firing near the house of Rohit Shetty. The episode reminded many of the attack on Salman Khan’s residence in 2024, which had shocked the film industry.
One name repeatedly mentioned in these discussions is Lawrence Bishnoi. Despite being in jail for more than a decade, he is often reported in connection with organised crime activities outside prison.
Lawrence Bishnoi has also been linked in reports to the deaths of Sidhu Moosewala and Baba Siddique, who was known to be close to Salman Khan. These developments continue to raise security concerns.
The situation has triggered fresh debate about whether mafia influence is returning to Bollywood. Observers say stronger security measures may be needed to protect film personalities and the industry.
For now, the industry remains watchful. It is still unclear how authorities and film bodies will respond to these concerns in the coming months.
