O’ Romeo, starring Shahid Kapoor and Triptii Dimri and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, is described as “inspired by true events,” features an ensemble cast and is set to release on February 13, 2026, offering a blend of romance and underworld drama rooted in emotional vengeance and crime.
As audiences respond to Akshaye Khanna’s chilling portrayal of Rehman Baloch, real-world accounts suggest that the man who inspired the character was far more brutal than fiction allows.
D Sivanandhan recalls how, in the 80s and 90s, Dawood Ibrahim’s influence forced several top Bollywood actors and musicians to perform at private underworld-hosted events, exposing a fraught, uneasy chapter in film history.
Rishi Kapoor reflected on Dawood Ibrahim’s warmth during their meetings but expressed confusion over his later shift in attitude toward India.
Yogesh alias Raju (26) is associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi-Hashim Baba gangs. He has been arrested in connection with last month's killing of gym owner Nadir Shah in Delhi's Greater Kailash area. He is not linked with Siddique's killing on October 12.
The ATS had claimed Faiz Bhiwandiwala, from whom it seized 600 grams of ganja, and Parvez Vaid, were members of Dawood Ibrahim's gang. The duo was booked under UAPA for being members of a terrorist organisation, committing terrorist acts and collecting funds for commission of an offence as well as under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act provisions.
Former Bollywood actress turned writer, Twinkle Khanna, vehemently denies swirling rumors linking her to underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim. Recent speculation suggested that Khanna had performed on a medley of songs for the notorious criminal.
Underworld don and one of India’s most wanted terrorist Dawood Ibrahim is reportedly hospitalised in Karachi, Pakistan. Unconfirmed reports suggest that Dawood faced health complications after being poisoned. Despite the gravity of the situation, Pakistani authorities remain tight-lipped, and a senior journalist has claimed that internet services have been down in the country. Dawood’s reported hospitalisation is shrouded in secrecy and surrounded by heightened security. Watch to know more!
Dawood Ibrahim poisoned: Pakistani journalist Arzoo Kazmi said there has been a communication blackout in the country post this news.
Special NIA judge B D Shelke rejected the bail application of Salim Qureshi alias Salim 'Fruit', a close aide of fugitive gangster Chhota Shakeel, who was a key member of the Dawood Ibrahim gang.
The house of Arif Abubakar Shaikh alias Arif Bhaijaan, a key accused held in the case registered by NIA on February 3 last year, is located in Mangal Nagar in Mira Road
Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Anil Singh, appearing for the ED, made this submission while presenting arguments on Malik's bail plea and seeking its rejection.
The probe agency has also announced a cash reward of Rs 20 lakh on Ibrahim's close aide Shakeel Shaikh alias Chhota Shakeel, and Rs 15 lakh each on associates Haji Anees alias Anees Ibrahim Shaikh, Javed Patel alias Javed Chikna and Ibrahim Mushtaq Abdul Razzak Memon alias Tiger Memon, he said.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) had arrested Malik (62), a senior NCP leader, on February 23 in the case registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).
Malik was arrested by the ED in February over a property deal allegedly linked to the aides of gangster Dawood Ibrahim.
Magistrate M M Mali on Friday remanded Kaskar in the anti-drugs agency's custody. Kaskar's alleged involvement in the case surfaced following the recent seizure of 27 kg of hashish. The NCB officials had sought his custody for examination in the case, an official has said.
Iqbal Kaskar is in NCB custody at present, the probing agency has confirmed to news agency ANI.
The Centre confiscated these properties belonging to gangster Dawood Ibrahim and his family under provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, and a section of SAFEMA.
On Sunday, Mumbai police had beefed up security outside Thackeray's residence Matoshree after an unidentified caller, claiming to be fugitive underworld don Dawood Ibrahim's aide, called the bungalow's landline number.
"This subsequent denial by their Foreign Office calls into question their intentions and it would not mislead the world community in believing its propaganda," Srivastava said.
A notification issued by Pakistan on August 22 mentions that Dawood Ibrahim lives in a building called the ‘White House’ located near Saudi Mosque, Clifton, in Karachi.
According to the Pakistani authorities, Dawood Ibrahim is residing in White House, Near Saudi Mosque, Clifton in Karachi
The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF) put Pakistan on the grey list in June 2018 and asked Islamabad to implement a plan of action by the end of 2019, but the deadline was extended later due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Police seize a Brazilian make semi-automatic pistol worth Rs 22 lakh from Anwar Thakur.
Lakdawala, 50, who was on the run for two decades and was once a close aide of Dawood Ibrahim, made this revelation during interrogation by the Mumbai Crime Branch following his arrest last month in connection with cases of extortion and attempt to murder against him.