Baba Siddique

Bollywood’s fatal ties with the underworld resurface after Baba Siddique’s murder

The connection between Bollywood and the underworld has been entrenched for decades. The underworld’s infiltration into the film industry began in the 1960s when gangsters like Karim Lala and Haji Mastan emerged as both feared crime bosses and powerful benefactors to the film industry. Lala, known for his kidnapping and drug-trafficking empire, was also seen as the go-to problem solver for Bollywood stars. Dilip Kumar once visited him with actress Helen to seek help in resolving a personal issue, and Lala reportedly handled it with his characteristic efficiency.