Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol, who has been widely linked to the character Jameel Jamali in Dhurandhar 2, recently clarified that he has never met underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in real life.
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