Bollywood and the underworld’s relationship has been several decades old; be it good or bad. But it was Karim Lala whose primary business was extortion, kidnapping contract killing and narcotics. He was the go to peron if they needed justice.

Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader often seen bridging the worlds of politics and Bollywood, was tragically shot dead in Mumbai. Known for his star-studded iftar parties, Siddique was closely associated with Sunil Dutt and regarded as family by Priya Dutt.

An Indian politician has been shot dead in the commercial capital, Mumbai. Gunmen opened fire on Baba Siddique, 66, near the office of his son, who is also a politician, according to local media reports.

Prominent Maharashtra leader Baba Siddique was shot dead in Mumbai's Bandra area on Dussehra. Shooters gunned him down outside his MLA son Zeeshan Siddique's office and fled on a bike. The murder of the influential former minister has sent shockwaves through political and Bollywood circles.

This article contains mention of death and gruesome details of murder and violence, which could be triggering for some readers. The shocking killing of senior NCP leader Baba Siddique has taken the internet by storm.