Bollywood's prominent director Rohit Shetty has once again come under the radar of criminal elements, while on Saturday morning, the filmmaker received a threatening call demanding a massive extortion amount of 20 crore rupees. This alarming development comes just four months after a firing incident took place outside his residence in Juhu. The caller explicitly stated that if the demanded sum of 20 crore rupees isn't paid this time, the target won't be his house but Rohit Shetty himself. This threat has sent shockwaves through the Bollywood industry, and the Mumbai Police have immediately launched an intensive investigation to identify the culprit behind the call.
Details of the 20 Crore Extortion Demand
According to reports from Hindustan Times, the threat was delivered to Rohit Shetty via an audio clip. The extortionist demanded 20 crore rupees in exchange for the director's safety. The incident has reignited fears within the film fraternity, especially since it follows a previous attack on his property, while police officials stated that Rohit Shetty's staff received the audio clip on Saturday morning. The clip, which lasts approximately 90 seconds, contains a clear ultimatum: pay the 20 crore rupees or face life-threatening consequences. The caller warned that they would bypass property damage this time and aim directly for the director. The police are currently analyzing the call records and the source of the audio clip to trace the sender.
Suspected Links to the Lawrence Bishnoi Gang
Preliminary investigations suggest that the voice in the audio clip allegedly belongs to Shubham Lonkar, a known associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. Shubham Lonkar is a wanted individual in several high-profile cases, including the 2024 murder of Baba Siddique and the earlier firing incident at Rohit Shetty's house. Following the receipt of the audio clip, the Juhu Police have officially registered a case and are conducting a thorough probe. The audio recording has been sent for forensic analysis to confirm the identity of the speaker and establish a definitive link to the gang. The involvement of such high-profile criminal elements has led to increased security measures around the director.
The Previous Firing Incident in February
This isn't the first time Rohit Shetty has been targeted this year, while on the late night of 1 February, five rounds of bullets were fired outside his bungalow located near Mehmood Chowk in Juhu. The midnight shooting caused panic in the entire locality, while shortly after the attack, the Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the act. The police later arrested a suspect named Deepak Sharma from Agra in connection with the shooting. During interrogation, Deepak Sharma confessed that he was connected to the Bishnoi gang through social media and was influenced by their activities, which led him to carry out the firing at the director's residence. The fact that a second threat has emerged so soon after the first incident has raised serious concerns about the safety of high-profile individuals in the city.
Rohit Shetty's Professional Commitments and Khatron Ke Khiladi 15
Despite these security concerns, Rohit Shetty remains active on the professional front. He's currently making headlines for his popular stunt-based reality show, Khatron Ke Khiladi 15. The release date for the new season was recently announced, and fans are eagerly waiting for its premiere. The upcoming season features a diverse lineup of celebrities who will be performing daring stunts under the director's guidance. The contestants include:
- Farhana Bhatt
- Orry
- Gaurav Khanna
- Rubina Dilaik
- Karan Wahi
- Avinash Mishra
- Jasmin Bhasin
- Rithvik Dhanjani
- Avika Gor
- Hars Gujaral
- Shagun Sharma
- Vishal Aditya Singh