Mumbai: Film-maker Ram Gopal Varma recently opened up on present day threats against Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who has been hogging headlines across the nation. Varma’s comments regarding gangster Lawrence Bishnoi have everyone talking even more-especially about the safety measures in place for celebrities in India.
Background of Threats
The notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang has been keeping Salman Khan under its scanner. Bishnoi, a notorious gangster who carries out his illicit activities all over northern India, has been frequently issuing threats to the actor. He has had a grudge against the actor since 1998, which also dates back to the blackbuck poaching case. Since Bishnoi is one of the members of the Bishnoi community, the blackbuck is sacred to him, so his anger is towards the actor who killed the animal when they shot a movie near Jodhpur.
Ram Gopal Varma Statement
The well-known director, Ram Gopal Varma, expressed what he had to say through social media about the threats given to Salman Khan. Varma tweeted that, “When Lawrence Bishnoi was 5, Salman Khan was already a superstar.” This seems to stress out that Salman has been an icon for a long period and is still going on while bringing the timeline of the incidents into the limelight.
A sarcastic remark to suggest that the gangster was actually comparing Salman’s legendary career and Bishnoi’s age. However, it has also raised questions about how serious these threats are.
“These comments by Varma raise a debate on the nexus between criminal gangs and the film industry and also the security measures for celebrities,” an analyst noted.
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Gangster Culture and Bollywood
The threat against Salman Khan is not the first time that Bollywood has been entangled with gangster culture. And the Indian film industry has a rather long and storied relationship with the underworld, dating back to the 1990s when several Bollywood celebrities received threats from mafia dons. Today, gangsters like Bishnoi, operating from prison, still cast their shadow over the industry.
These threats had increased his personal security. Recently, the Maharashtra government has also also enhanced its security cover. Now, the state of such threats has created an environment of tension around Khan’s personal life and professional engagements despite enhanced security.
Salman Khan’s Reaction
So far, Salman Khan has kept a low profile over the threats. Neither did he make any elaborate statements in public nor did he give an impression of fear, but his actions did all the talking. Salman avoids answering all questions concerning the continued threat in interviews and instead goes on talking about his forthcoming films, but his movements have become rather curtailed. Salman doesn’t make unnecessary public appearances.
Public Reactions
Ram Gopal Varma’s statement evoked varying opinions among the public. While some supporters believe it was a satire and that he’s actually on Salman Khan’s side, others feel that the statement trivialized a very severe situation when lives are at stake. The incident once again highlighted the dangers posed by public figures in India and the continued influence of the criminal elements in the entertainment industry.
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