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Amjad Khan died at 51 with Bollywood owing him Rs 1.27 cr, family never saw a penny: son Shadaab | Bollywood News

Amjad Khan died at 51 with Bollywood owing him Rs 1.27 cr, family never saw a penny: son Shadaab | Bollywood News

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It is well known that until the early 2000s, the underworld had a strong hold on the finances of the Hindi film industry and many producers, directors and actors would often get extortion calls from the gangsters demanding money, especially after a particular film of theirs made money. It was also said that the underworld would invest a lot of its money into the movies and would often interfere in casting decisions. So when the underworld called Amjad Khan’s family shortly after his passing in 1992, it was suspicious. But unlike the other industry insiders, this call wasn’t to demand any kind of money, but to help them get their own money back after the actor’s untimely death and many in Bollywood owing him money. Amjd Khan was best known for playing Gabbar Singh in Sholay. Film industry owed Amjad Khan Rs 1.27 crore In a recent interview with Vickey Lalwani, Amjad’s son Shadaab Khan revealed that the film industry owed his father Rs 1.27 crore at the time of his passing, and the call …

Why Ram Gopal Varma is slamming the portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2

Why Ram Gopal Varma is slamming the portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2

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4 min readNew DelhiApr 16, 2026 07:04 PM IST Dhurandhar 2 has a huge army of fans, but one can safely say that the loudest cheerleader for the Aditya Dhar film was filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma. Soon after the release of Dhurandhar 2, RGV couldn’t stop penning notes in the film’s praise on X as he called it the next best film after Sholay. He called the film a ‘quantum leave’ in Indian filmmaking, even calling Dhar his “new guru” and comparing the film’s impact on his own perspective to that of Satya. Now, however, RGV has opened up about the one detail of Dhurandhar 2 with which he is in disagreement, and that is the portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim. In the film, noted gangster Dawood Ibrahim is referred to as ‘Bade Sahab’ and is shown to be the one pulling the strings of the terror network of Pakistan. He is also shown as the mastermind who is conducting illegal terror operations in India. RGV, however, said that he is in disagreement with this portrayal …

‘I’m earning my living because of Dawood Ibrahim’: Ram Gopal Varma says he wouldn’t have made Satya, Company if the gangster ‘wasn’t there’ | Bollywood News

‘I’m earning my living because of Dawood Ibrahim’: Ram Gopal Varma says he wouldn’t have made Satya, Company if the gangster ‘wasn’t there’ | Bollywood News

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3 min readChennaiApr 11, 2026 12:12 PM IST The 1990s was a dangerous time in the Hindi film industry as the influence of the underworld was at an all time high. Many actors and filmmakers have admitted to receiving threatening calls from the underworld and some, unfortunately, were also shot when they refused to bow down to the gangsters’ demands. However, in a recent interaction, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma revealed that he never received such calls and even claimed that the gangster loved his films Satya and Company, which were loosely inspired by their lives. ‘I’m earning my living because of Dawood Ibrahim’ In a recent interaction with Filmfare, RGV said that he dedicated his autobiography ‘Guns & Thighs’ to Dawood Ibrahim, but the publishers removed his name. He said, “I dedicated the book to Dawood Ibrahim also, but the publishers removed his name. If Dawood Ibrahim was not there, I would not have made Satya and Company, the two iconic films. How can I not dedicate it to him? I am earning my living because of …

After Dhurandhar 2, Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol, said to have inspired Jameel Jamali, says, ‘Kabhi Dawood Ibrahim se mila nahi’ | Bollywood News

After Dhurandhar 2, Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol, said to have inspired Jameel Jamali, says, ‘Kabhi Dawood Ibrahim se mila nahi’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiMar 31, 2026 09:09 PM IST Rakesh Bedi’s Jameel Jamali has emerged as a fan favourite in the Dhurandhar franchise. The character was said to be inspired by Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol, who has now reacted to Dhurandhar The Revenge, which depicts his character meeting fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. Spoilers ahead In the film, Dawood, referred to as ‘Bade Sahab’, is shown as a bedridden figure, orchestrating events from the shadows. A key scene suggests that his condition is the result of slow poisoning by Jameel Jamali, who is an Indian intelligence agent. Nabil Gabol on meeting Dawood Addressing this portrayal in an interview, Nabil Gabol was asked about the speculation around Dawood Ibrahim’s presence in Karachi. The host asked him, “Humare Mumbai se ek padosi rehte hain Karachi mein, unhe bade sahab bolte hain. Kya aap mile ho unse (Our neighbour from Mumbai lives in Karachi; he is called ‘Bade Sahab’. Have you met him?)” To this, Gabol replied, “Main kabhi nahi mila hun, na mujhe pata hai ke woh Karachi …

Nabil Gabol, ‘real Jameel Jamali’ of Dhurandhar 2, says he never met Dawood Ibrahim, questions portrayal in film

Nabil Gabol, ‘real Jameel Jamali’ of Dhurandhar 2, says he never met Dawood Ibrahim, questions portrayal in film

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If there’s one actor who managed to steal the spotlight in Dhurandhar apart from Ranveer Singh, it is Rakesh Bedi, who impressed audiences with his portrayal of Jameel Jamali. Now, Pakistani politician Nabil Gabol, who believes the character is inspired by him, has reacted to the depiction in the film, addressing claims about whether he has ever met fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim. Some time back, Nabil Gabol claimed he is facing trolling online after Dhurandhar 2 was released. Nabil Gabol on meeting Dawood Ibrahim Spoiler alert In Dhurandhar 2, Dawood (by his real name) is portrayed as a frail, bedridden man, who is pulling the strings from his sickbed. A scene towards the end of the film then shows a young Dawood and how he came to be bedridden after an Indian agent Jameel Jamali gives him slow poison. He is called Bade Sahab in the film. Now, in an interview, Nabil Gabol was asked if he has actually met Dawood Ibrahim. The host asked him, “Humare Mumbai se ek padosi rehte hain Karachi mein, …

Dhurandhar’s Bade Sahab Danish Iqbal: ‘Dawood Ibrahim’s character is so strong, why would I refuse it?’

Dhurandhar’s Bade Sahab Danish Iqbal: ‘Dawood Ibrahim’s character is so strong, why would I refuse it?’

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Who is Bade Sahab? This question had been on our minds since Aditya Dhar and Ranveer Singh’s film Dhurandhar arrived in theatres last year. When the sequel, Dhurandhar The Revenge released last week, fans finally got the answer. The curtain was raised and actor Danish Iqbal was introduced as fugitive gangster Dawood Ibrahim aka Bade Sahab. This was the first spoiler from the film which surfaced online. Ever since then, the internet has been gushing over Danish and his performance. In an interview with HT City, the actor shared, “I got a call from Mukesh Chhabra ji’s office regarding the project, whether I will be willing to do it or not. I said, ‘Why not?’ I mean, Dawood Ibrahim’s character is so strong, why would I refuse it? Isliye maine aankh jhapakte hi haan bola. Lekin jab sab kuchh ho gaya toh phir saare itihaas meri aankhon ke saamne se guzra. Mujhe laga yeh kaafi zimmedaari ka kaam hai iss character ko karna. Many legendary actors have done it in the past. Toh logo ki …

Dhurandhar 2’s Bade Sahab actor spent 8 hours on make-up chair, says he didn’t audition for the role: ‘The script was a secret document’ | Bollywood News

Dhurandhar 2’s Bade Sahab actor spent 8 hours on make-up chair, says he didn’t audition for the role: ‘The script was a secret document’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readMumbaiMar 24, 2026 12:06 PM IST One of the most interesting figures in all of Aditya Dhar’s blockbuster spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge is the chief antagonist of Bade Sahab. The character’s name was mentioned in the film’s first part in December and in the three months since then, fans came up with various theories about the character’s identity, and which actor would be playing the crucial part. Now, three months later, the cat is out of the bag. SPOILERS AHEAD ALSO READ | Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 5 LIVE Updates Inspired by the real-life gangster Dawood Ibrahim, the role was rumoured to be played by the likes of Emraan Hashmi and Salman Khan before the film released. But the audience was pleasantly surprised to see actor Danish Iqbal as Bade Sahab. In a new interview with Zoom, Danish recalled how he landed the key part. “Mukesh Chhabra is an amazing casting director. He’s done such a fabulous casting of the whole film. His choices are so brilliant. So, …

Dhurandhar 2 actor thought Aditya Dhar had replaced him with Salman Khan as Bade Sahab after viral photos

Dhurandhar 2 actor thought Aditya Dhar had replaced him with Salman Khan as Bade Sahab after viral photos

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Actor Danish Iqbal has revealed that viral pictures and rumours linking Salman Khan and Emraan Hashmi to his role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge left him anxious and fearing he had been replaced in the film by director Aditya Dhar. Actor Danish Iqbal expressed anxiety over rumours linking Salman Khan and Emraan Hashmi to his role in Dhurandhar: The Revenge. ‘I thought Aditya replaced me,’ says Danish Iqbal Following the release of Dhurandhar in December 2025, speculation about the mysterious character Bade Sahab intensified, with several names circulating on social media. As edited images and fan theories featuring Salman and Emraan gained traction, Danish admitted the buzz unsettled him. “When so many names surfaced about playing Dawood, I thought of calling Aditya Dhar to check if he had replaced me,” Danish told Zoom. With the release of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, it was finally confirmed that Danish plays Bade Sahab, who is revealed to be Dawood Ibrahim in the sequel. His portrayal of the ageing, bedridden don has drawn attention for its intensity and transformation. Danish also …

Revealed: Who is Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar 2? How Aditya Dhar brings to life modern India’s biggest ‘real-life villain’

Revealed: Who is Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar 2? How Aditya Dhar brings to life modern India’s biggest ‘real-life villain’

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Ever since the first Dhurandhar was released in theatres in December, audiences have been curious about the identity of the mysterious Bade Sahab, described only in passing lines and in Hamza’s hit list in his diary. The sequel – Dhurandhar: The Revenge – finally reveals the identity of Bade Sahab, and also brings to life one of India’s biggest conspiracy theories. Ranveer Singh and Arjun Rampal on the poster of Dhurandhar 2. MAJOR SPOILERS FOR DHURANDHAR 2 AHEAD! Who is Bade Sahab in Dhurandhar 2? Dhurandhar establishes Bade Sahab as a supremo pulling the strings from the shadows, affecting everyone from the ISI to the beleaguered SP Chaudhary Aslam (Sanjay Dutt). In Dhurandhar 2, Major Iqbal (Arjun Rampal) introduces Hamza (Ranveer Singh) to Bade Sahab after he assumes charge of Lyari following Rehman Dakait’s death and Uzair Baloch’s arrest. It is then revealed that Bade Sahab is none other than absconding Indian gangster Dawood Ibrahim, who has been living in Karachi since the 90s. In Dhurandhar 2, Dawood (by his real name) is portrayed as …

Dhurandhar 2 actor who played Bade Saab recalls asking ‘who’s Dawood’, doing ‘lot of psychological preparation’ for role

Dhurandhar 2 actor who played Bade Saab recalls asking ‘who’s Dawood’, doing ‘lot of psychological preparation’ for role

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MAJOR DHURANDHAR 2 SPOILERS AHEAD! Dhurandhar The Revenge, which released in theatres on Thursday, featured actor Danish Iqbal playing Bade Saab (Dawood Ibrahim). Now speaking with Variety India, he opened up on how he prepared for the role. He also spoke about asking casting director Mukesh Chhabra “who’s Dawood?” Ranveer Singh plays Hamza Ali Mazari in Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2. Danish Iqbal talks about starring as Bade Saab aka Dawood Ibrahim in Dhurandhar 2 Danish talked about the “detailing” that went into the character he played, apart from his performance. “As actors, we put all our hard work, blood and soul into every work we do. But there are a few characters which create some magic on screen. So, if the character of Bade Saab or Dawood Ibrahim is getting appreciation, it’s because of the kind of detailing that went into it, apart from my performance. I’m really grateful to the audience for the love they are showering on me,” he said. He spoke about his preparation for the role. “When Mukesh (Chhabra) asked me …