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Ranveer Singh <br /> Ranveer Singh was recently targeted with a threatening WhatsApp voice message demanding several crores of rupees. The threatening message — allegedly sent by someone claiming to be with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang — prompted increased security at his Mumbai residence while the Crime Branch investigates the sender’s identity. Police confirmed the message was sent using a VPN, making tracing more complex.

Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh was recently targeted with a threatening WhatsApp voice message demanding several crores of rupees. The threatening message — allegedly sent by someone claiming to be with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang — prompted increased security at his Mumbai residence while the Crime Branch investigates the sender’s identity. Police confirmed the message was sent using a VPN, making tracing more complex.

<br />Aayush Sharma<br />Actor Aayush Sharma, who is also Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, reportedly received a threatening email from an address claiming affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on February 11, 2026. The email was sent using Proton Mail, an encrypted service that obscures sender details, leading police to launch a separate probe into the matter.

Aayush Sharma
Actor Aayush Sharma, who is also Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, reportedly received a threatening email from an address claiming affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on February 11, 2026. The email was sent using Proton Mail, an encrypted service that obscures sender details, leading police to launch a separate probe into the matter.

Rohit Shetty<br />In a related incident, gunshots were fired outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence. Police have linked this shooting to the Bishnoi network, noting a social media post by someone claiming to be a gang aide taking responsibility and threatening the broader film fraternity if they did not “fall in line.”

Rohit Shetty
In a related incident, gunshots were fired outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence. Police have linked this shooting to the Bishnoi network, noting a social media post by someone claiming to be a gang aide taking responsibility and threatening the broader film fraternity if they did not “fall in line.”

<br />Salman Khan<br />Perhaps the most targeted, he has faced continuous threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for many years, stemming from the 1998 Black Buck poaching case. In 2024, shots were fired outside his Mumbai residence.

Salman Khan
Perhaps the most targeted, he has faced continuous threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for many years, stemming from the 1998 Black Buck poaching case. In 2024, shots were fired outside his Mumbai residence.

Shah Rukh Khan<br />Shah Rukh Khan received death and extortion threats in the 1990s from people claiming underworld links — including calls demanding ransom. Police upgraded his security in response to these threats.

Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan received death and extortion threats in the 1990s from people claiming underworld links — including calls demanding ransom. Police upgraded his security in response to these threats.

Preity Zinta<br />During the shoot of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke in 2001, Preity Zinta received extortion calls tied to the film’s alleged underworld financing. She famously spoke out openly against these threats.

Preity Zinta
During the shoot of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke in 2001, Preity Zinta received extortion calls tied to the film’s alleged underworld financing. She famously spoke out openly against these threats.

Rakesh Roshan<br />Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan was shot at by underworld gunmen after refusing to pay extortion money following the blockbuster success of Kaho Naa… Pyar Hai.

Rakesh Roshan
Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan was shot at by underworld gunmen after refusing to pay extortion money following the blockbuster success of Kaho Naa… Pyar Hai.

Sanjay Dutt<br />Sanjay Dutt’s past associations brought him into conflict with criminal elements, with gangsters (including Dawood Ibrahim’s network) reportedly issuing threats against him at different times.

Sanjay Dutt
Sanjay Dutt’s past associations brought him into conflict with criminal elements, with gangsters (including Dawood Ibrahim’s network) reportedly issuing threats against him at different times.

Sidhu Moose Wala (Punjabi Singer/Actor)<br />While not a Bollywood actor, Sidhu Moose Wala faced multiple death threats and extortion calls before he was shot dead by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in 2022 — a case that spotlighted the gang’s violent tendencies.

Sidhu Moose Wala (Punjabi Singer/Actor)
While not a Bollywood actor, Sidhu Moose Wala faced multiple death threats and extortion calls before he was shot dead by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in 2022 — a case that spotlighted the gang’s violent tendencies.

Ranveer Singh <br /> Ranveer Singh was recently targeted with a threatening WhatsApp voice message demanding several crores of rupees. The threatening message — allegedly sent by someone claiming to be with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang — prompted increased security at his Mumbai residence while the Crime Branch investigates the sender’s identity. Police confirmed the message was sent using a VPN, making tracing more complex.

<br />Aayush Sharma<br />Actor Aayush Sharma, who is also Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, reportedly received a threatening email from an address claiming affiliation with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang on February 11, 2026. The email was sent using Proton Mail, an encrypted service that obscures sender details, leading police to launch a separate probe into the matter.

Rohit Shetty<br />In a related incident, gunshots were fired outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Juhu residence. Police have linked this shooting to the Bishnoi network, noting a social media post by someone claiming to be a gang aide taking responsibility and threatening the broader film fraternity if they did not “fall in line.”

<br />Salman Khan<br />Perhaps the most targeted, he has faced continuous threats from the Lawrence Bishnoi gang for many years, stemming from the 1998 Black Buck poaching case. In 2024, shots were fired outside his Mumbai residence.

Shah Rukh Khan<br />Shah Rukh Khan received death and extortion threats in the 1990s from people claiming underworld links — including calls demanding ransom. Police upgraded his security in response to these threats.

Preity Zinta<br />During the shoot of Chori Chori Chupke Chupke in 2001, Preity Zinta received extortion calls tied to the film’s alleged underworld financing. She famously spoke out openly against these threats.

Rakesh Roshan<br />Filmmaker Rakesh Roshan was shot at by underworld gunmen after refusing to pay extortion money following the blockbuster success of Kaho Naa… Pyar Hai.

Sanjay Dutt<br />Sanjay Dutt’s past associations brought him into conflict with criminal elements, with gangsters (including Dawood Ibrahim’s network) reportedly issuing threats against him at different times.

Sidhu Moose Wala (Punjabi Singer/Actor)<br />While not a Bollywood actor, Sidhu Moose Wala faced multiple death threats and extortion calls before he was shot dead by the Lawrence Bishnoi gang in 2022 — a case that spotlighted the gang’s violent tendencies.

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