Ayushmann Khurrana receives extortion threat, caller claims Lawrence Bishnoi gang link
Ayushmann Khurrana reportedly receives an extortion call demanding crores, with the caller claiming a Lawrence Bishnoi gang link. Police are investigating the threat, which remains unconfirmed.
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has reportedly received an extortion threat from a caller claiming to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The caller allegedly demanded crores of rupees from the actor. However, the claims are yet to be verified, and there is no official confirmation of the caller's connection with the gang. The police are currently investigating the matter and examining the audio recording to identify the person behind the call.
The incident has once again brought the safety of Bollywood celebrities into focus, especially as several actors have recently faced threatening calls and messages.
Tusshar Kapoor Also Receives a Similar ThreatAyushmann's reported case comes just a day after actor Tusshar Kapoor received a threatening audio message from a caller identifying himself as 'Harry Boxer'. The caller allegedly used the name of a person believed to be associated with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. However, his identity and alleged gang connection have not been established.
As part of the investigation, the Crime Branch's technical team examined the audio recording of the threat and compared it with official voice samples of Harry Boxer available in its database. According to senior police sources, the voices did not match. This has raised suspicions that the caller may have falsely used the name to threaten Tusshar and demand money.
Police Investigating Possible Connection Between the ThreatsWith Ayushmann and Tusshar reportedly receiving similar threats within a short period, investigators are looking into whether the two incidents are connected or are separate cases. The police are also trying to trace the people behind the calls and messages.
At this stage, it is not confirmed whether the threats have any genuine links to organised crime or whether someone is simply using the names of gang members to intimidate actors and create panic. The investigation is underway, and the police are examining all possible angles before reaching any conclusion.
Tiger Shroff Firing Incident Raises Security ConcernsThese developments come shortly after a firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. The attack took place on October 18 in Mumbai's Juhu area when the 36-year-old actor was travelling in his car.
Tiger escaped the incident without any injuries, but his driver and a bystander were hurt. The incident added to the growing concerns about the safety of celebrities in the film industry, particularly amid reports of threats and extortion attempts.
Ayushmann Khurrana Busy Promoting His Upcoming FilmMeanwhile, Ayushmann continues to focus on his professional commitments. The actor was last seen in Udta Teer alongside Sara Ali Khan and is currently busy promoting his upcoming film Yeh Prem Mol Liya, which also stars Sharvari.
Recently, Ayushmann and his wife, Tahira Kashyap, hosted a Diwali party at their Mumbai residence. The celebration was attended by several members of the film industry.
Ayushmann and Rajkummar Rao Dance to Yeh Prem Mol Liya SongAyushmann also shared a glimpse of the celebrations on Instagram. In the video, he was seen dancing with his Bareilly Ki Barfi co-star Rajkummar Rao to the title track of Yeh Prem Mol Liya.
The two actors danced beside each other, while casting director Mukesh Chhabra and actors Abhishek Banerjee and Aparshakti Khurana cheered for them. The group eventually joined the dance, making the moment even more fun. Ayushmann and Rajkummar were seen holding hands and enjoying the song with big smiles.
Sharing the video, Ayushmann wrote, "Prem waali Diwaali sab ke saath."
While the video showed the lighter side of the actor's Diwali celebrations, the reported extortion threat has raised fresh questions about celebrity security. However, until the police complete their investigation, neither the caller's identity nor any alleged connection with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang can be treated as confirmed.