'These gangsters want to once again spread terror across the film industry, just as they had done in 1999-2000.'
The audio clip circulated on various social media platforms following which Mumbai Police launched a probe, an official said, adding that it is suspected that similar threats were issued to many others across the country.
Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh and filmmaker Rohit Shetty have reportedly received threats via an audio clip, allegedly from a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Mumbai Police have launched an investigation into the threats, which follow a previous threat to Singh and a shooting incident at Shetty's residence.
Mumbai Police have arrested a fifth person in connection with the firing at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence, suspecting a link to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang through an absconding member, Shubham Lonkar.
The crime branch had arrested Aditya Gayaki (19), Siddharth Yenpure (20), Samarth Pomaji (18), Swapnil Sakat (23) and Asaram Fasale, who had allegedly provided a scooter and other logistic support and weapons to the shooter, the official said.
Heavy security was deployed outside the building and the forensic science team also reached the spot to collect evidence, the official said.
Singham's character is based on Ram, Kareena's based on Sita, Tiger's on Lakshman, Ranveer's on Hanuman, Akshay's on Jatayu and Arjun takes up the Ravan role.
Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can expect from the Rohit Shetty brand of film-making.
'Indian Police Force encapsulates the same spirit, the essence of scale, the essence of action and that riveted rhythm that Rohit Shetty brings about, but is complete with absolute realism.'
Sukanya Verma shows you everything you can expect from the Rohit Shetty brand of film-making.
Rohit Shetty is so pleased with Tiger Shroff's Lakshman act in Singham Again that the director is reportedly building an entire film around his character.
'It is not easy to pull off a seven-part show because it is almost like making four films at once.'
Rohit Shetty's cop universe just got bigger!
Rohit Shetty, the man behind Bollywood blockbusters like Singham, met up with Home Minister Amit Anilchandra Shah in Mumbai on Monday.
'The difficult part is that there is no script and you have to be impromptu. So by the end of the day, I am very tired.'
'I feel this initiative will help makers like me to tell a lot of stories. I feel very sorry that it's happening so late. If it had happened 10 years ago, I would have told 10 or 12 more stories.'
Did Rohit Shetty request Salman Khan to shift the release date of the latter's Antim: The Final Truth to a post-Diwali Friday?
Well, the duo is coming together for something very special!
Rahman, Kirti get vaccinated... Sonali celebrates Cancer Survivors Day...
'Akshay Kumar had done three seasons, then Priyanka Chopra came into the picture.' 'They are superstars; I am a director.'
Khatron Ke Khiladi 11 airs from July 17.
Then there is Love And War featuring Alia, Ranbir, Vicky...
'Rohit Shetty was impressed by Ajaz's stunts on camera and he also found him entertaining and funny off camera,' says a source.
Here's a quick look at the Bollywood movies list of 2026. Lots of interesting titles and genres coming right up!
Trade analyst Girish Wankhede puts together a curated list of the 25 biggest hits in the first 25 years of the century.
The filmmaker will start working on Golmaal series once again with his good friend Ajay Devgn.
Bollywood Hungama's OTT India Fest and India Entertainment Awards saw a lot of glamour on the red carpet.
Jammu and Kashmir take on eight-time champions Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final. KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka's charge as Auqib Nabi spearheads J&K's bowling attack.
Why is the Simmba man on the prowl in the telly jungle?:))
Rani Mukerji gets plenty of scope to shine, seething with anger, screaming, radiating fury, and even taking on hand-to-hand combat in a truly boss-lady role, notes Mayur Sanap.
Updates from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka, in Hubbali on Tuesday.
Rohit Shetty explains why box-office success is important for him.
Here's looking at the star guests at the big bash.
Producer Ramesh Taurani celebrated his 65th birthday with the film folk he's worked with through the 45 years of his music company, Tips Music and 30 years of Tips Films.
And yet, Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Rohit Shetty share so much in common!
It was a Mahabharat reunion of sorts at the prayer service for Pankaj Dheer at ISKCON in Juhu, northwest Mumbai, on Friday, October 17, as actors in B R Chopra's hugely successful television serial paid their respects to the actor who played Karna.
Ranveer has shown the right instincts in his choice of roles, which he has played with seeming effortlessness, backed with preparation and understanding.
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