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Ram Gopal Varma reveals the secret underworld drama behind Salman Khan’s Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Bollywood News

Ram Gopal Varma reveals the secret underworld drama behind Salman Khan’s Chori Chori Chupke Chupke | Bollywood News

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Abbas-Mustan’s 2001 romantic comedy Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, starring Salman Khan, Preity Zinta, and Rani Mukerji, is known for one of Bollywood’s earliest portrayals of surrogacy, even though the treatment was rather misleading. However, it’s known in the film lore for another completely different reason — a connection to the Mumbai underworld — even though financier Bharat Shah was initially unaware of it. “At a point of time, he (Bharat Shah) got a guy who told him he has Salman Khan’s dates. So, he said, ‘Okay, cool.’ But since that guy didn’t have a film background and wasn’t even rich, Bharat bhai called Salman,” recalled filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma, who co-produced Dil Se with Bharat Shah around the same time. “Salman told him, ‘Yes, I’ve given him dates.’ That reassured Bharat bhai enough for him to give the money and the film Chori Chori Chupke Chupke started,” added Varma. “After some time, he got to know the producer, Nazim Rizvi, has some connection with Chhota Shakeel. But he thought he’s doing a legal business, and …

Dhurandhar 2: Ram Gopal Varma highlights his disagreement in the film

Dhurandhar 2: Ram Gopal Varma highlights his disagreement in the film

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Aditya Dhar`s Dhurandhar 2 has been largely receiving positive reviews ever since its release on March 19 this year. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has been one of the biggest supporters of the film and has been publicly lauding the film. However, after showering the film with a barrage of praises, he has now voiced concerns over how Dawood Ibrahim has been portrayed in the film. Ram Gopal Varma criticises Dhurandhar 2 Shortly after the film’s release, Varma took to social media to shower it with praise, even calling Dhurandhar 2 the best film after Sholay. He described it as a “quantum leap” in Indian cinema, referred to Dhar as his “new guru”. He had even met Aditya Dhar and Yami Gautam after the release of the film.  However, in a recent YouTube conversation with writer Hussain Zaidi, Varma admitted that one particular aspect did not work for him. Speaking about the film’s depiction of Dawood, shown as ‘Bade Sahab’ and the mastermind behind terror operations based out of Pakistan, Varma said he disagreed with the …

Ram Gopal Varma explains why gangsters targeted Rakesh Roshan, Gulshan Kumar in 90s: ‘Kill one, extort money from ten’

Ram Gopal Varma explains why gangsters targeted Rakesh Roshan, Gulshan Kumar in 90s: ‘Kill one, extort money from ten’

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently revisited one of Hindi cinema‘s most turbulent periods, the 1990s, when Mumbai’s underworld exerted deep influence on the industry. He spoke about how threats, overseas funding, and pressure around casting were often driven by crime syndicates led by figures like Dawood Ibrahim, and explained why prominent names such as Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar became targets. (Also read: In 1st criticism of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with portrayal of this character) Ram Gopal Varma reflects on the underworld’s grip on 1990s hindi cinema. How did underworld operate in Bollywood In a conversation with crime writer Hussain Zaidi, RGV said the underworld’s actions were not random but calculated. According to him, gangsters used fear as a tool to assert dominance by targeting influential figures. “When the underworld wants to show its power, it targets big names like Rakesh Roshan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan,” he explained, adding that many of these figures saw themselves as larger-than-life personalities. He stressed that the motive went beyond money; it …

In 1st criticism of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with portrayal of this character

In 1st criticism of Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar 2, Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with portrayal of this character

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has been raving about Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films since the first film was released last December, and the sequel was released in March. However, he has one criticism of Dhurandhar: The Revenge, which concerns the portrayal of a key character in the Ranveer Singh-starrer. On the Hussain Zaidi Files podcast, the Satya director said that it does not align with what he knows. Ram Gopal Varma says Ranveer Singh and Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar films got this wrong. Ram Gopal Varma disagrees with this character’s portrayal in Dhurandhar 2 RGV was asked about Dhurandhar on the podcast, and he called it ‘one of the greatest films ever made’. He stated that his opinion was only as a director, as he had ‘zero understanding of the Pakistan underworld’. He even called it an ‘extraordinary film’ while stating there was one thing he disagreed with. “The only element I disagree in that is, I feel, the portrayal of Dawood Ibrahim. Everybody will have their own sources. I think that has been shown incorrectly. But …

‘Kill one, extort ten’: Ram Gopal Varma reveals why the underworld targeted Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar | Bollywood News

‘Kill one, extort ten’: Ram Gopal Varma reveals why the underworld targeted Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar | Bollywood News

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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has revisited one of Bollywood’s most turbulent chapters, the 1990s, when the Hindi film industry operated under the looming shadow of the Mumbai underworld. The time when extortion calls, overseas financing, and casting pressures were often linked to crime syndicates led by figures like Dawood Ibrahim. Varma revealed why high-profile figures like Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar became targets. In a conversation with crime writer Hussain Zaidi on his YouTube channel, Varma explained that the underworld’s strategy was not random violence, but calculated intimidation. “When the underworld wants to show its power, how does it do that? By targeting big names—Rakesh Roshan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan,” he said, adding that gangsters often saw themselves as larger-than-life figures. According to Varma, this wasn’t just about money, it was about dominance. “To become a ‘hero’, they need to overpower someone bigger. These are big stars, you can’t just get Hrithik Roshan’s dates. So they create fear. The idea is: if the star refuses, what will happen to him?” ALSO READ: Ram Gopal …

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 …

Ram Gopal Varma celebrates birthday with Manoj Bajpayee, Genelia Deshmukh; says ‘Stabbing my past with a knife called Dhurandhar 2’ | Bollywood News

Ram Gopal Varma celebrates birthday with Manoj Bajpayee, Genelia Deshmukh; says ‘Stabbing my past with a knife called Dhurandhar 2’ | Bollywood News

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Ram Gopal Varma has never really done birthdays the conventional way. This year was no different. The filmmaker, who turned 64 on Tuesday, took to social media on Thursday to share inside pictures from his birthday celebration, paired with a tweet that read: “STABBING my PAST with a KNIFE called Dhurandhar2.” The gathering included Manoj Bajpayee, Genelia Deshmukh, Isha Koppikar and several others from the industry. The cake featured visuals and titles of Ram Gopal Varma’s iconic films. STABBING my PAST with a KNIFE called #Dhurandhar2 pic.twitter.com/nM8niWGnlv — Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) April 9, 2026 For anyone who has followed Ram Gopal Varma’s recent tweets, the statement was not entirely surprising. Dhurandhar 2, directed by Aditya Dhar and starring Ranveer Singh in the lead role, released on March 19, simultaneously in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. The film is the sequel to the blockbuster Dhurandhar, which released in December 2025 and grossed approximately 1,300 crore rupees worldwide. For RGV, watching Dhurandhar films have been something of a turning point. In a recent post, the filmmaker …

Maharashtra doctor’s death: Accused suspended policeman Gopal Badane granted bail

Maharashtra doctor’s death: Accused suspended policeman Gopal Badane granted bail

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Two accused of late Dr. Sampada Munde case appeared by Maharashtra police at Phaltan court in Phaltan, Maharashtra on Thursday October 30, 2025. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Five months after a 28-year-old government doctor ended her life, accused Gopal Badane — dismissed Police Sub-Inspector (PSI) — has been granted bail. He was charged for the abetment of suicide.  The Court ordered bail to Gopal Badane on the grounds that the investigation is complete and a charge-sheet has been filed, while the trial is expected to take a long time to start as prosecutor plans to examine many witnesses, hence accused may not be necessary to be in custody.  “It is pertinent to note that apart from the suicide note, implicating the applicant regarding the offence of rape, there is absence of detailed allegation or time of the incident. Given that the applicant and the deceased were in relation with each other, the alleged act of physical relations, if any, cannot be prima facie treated as non-consensual. “Nevertheless, the investigation is complete for all intent and …

Dhurandhar 2: Ram Gopal Varma questions industry`s silence on film`s success

Dhurandhar 2: Ram Gopal Varma questions industry`s silence on film`s success

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As Aditya Dhar`s Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge continues to rule at the box office, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has questioned the film industry’s silence over the box-office triumph of the drama.  RGV questions silence from industry Calling out the entire film fraternity, the Satya maker wrote on his X (previously known as Twitter) handle, “Now that AdityaDharFilms has EXPLODED a ATOMIC BOMB right under the film industry, what is shocking is the loud silence from the rest of the film industry . (sic)” “I don’t know whether this is because the Dhurandhar 2`s devastating explosion has hurled everyone else in the film industry so far into OUTER SPACE that their applause cannot reach here due to the long distances , OR whether they’re huddled in denial, whispering to each other , “It’s just propaganda… it will go away soon ,” so that they can crawl back and resume making their same old repetitive films. OR are they just paralysed by the film’s sheer brilliance , realising that whatever they’ve been making or planning to make …