The connection between the glamorous world and the criminal underworld is openly acknowledged. Here’s the list of Bollywood actresses who fell in love with the underworld dons.
Actresses who fell in love with actual gangsters
Love, as they say, knows no bounds and befalls all without regard to things like gender, caste, color, or field of employment. But what if the man you’ve fallen for isn’t the right kind of guy?
Everyone is aware of the connection between Bollywood stars and the criminal underworld. But the connection goes beyond the realm of business. There have always been rumors of relationships between B-town actresses and underworld dons. Here are a few actors and actresses who fell in love with actual gangsters.
Mandakini
Raj Kapoor’s 1985 film Ram Teri Ganga Maili marked Mandakini’s acting debut. With her very first movie, she captured the hearts of the audience. The actress, however, attracted attention because of her alleged relationship with the crime boss Dawood Ibrahim.
Mandakini had done well professionally. However, after one of her photos with Dawood Ibrahim went viral, her career began to decline. Soon after the 1996 film Zordaar was released, the actress vanished from the industry. Mandakini married Dr. Kagyur T. Rinpoche Thakur, a monk, in 1990 after converting to Buddhism. She currently instructs Tibetan yoga and is a devotee of the Dalai Lama.
Mamta Kulkarni
The 1990s phenomenon Mamta Kulkarni once ruled the big screen. After the release of her debut film, Tirangaa in 1993, she quickly found success. The influence of the criminal underworld on Bollywood at this time was distinctly greater. Bollywood films were alleged to be heavily supported by the mafia.
Mamta was reportedly dating Chhota Rajan, a killer for organized crime figure Dawood Ibrahim. However, their relationship came to an end when Chhota Ranjan left India.
After that, Mamta was in the prime of her career when she quit working in the show business. Vicky Goswami, a member of the drug mafia, and Mamta reportedly married. Additionally, Mamta made headlines in 2017 after a drug raid resulted in the Thane Police in Mumbai issuing a non-bailable warrant against her and Vicky.
Monica Bedi
Actors like Salman Khan, Suniel Shetty, and Govinda worked together with Monica Bedi. However, the actress came to public attention when news of her relationship with the Underworld Don Abu Salem spread. She allegedly even married him and changed her religion to Islam.
Monica’s relationship with Abu Salem was a hot topic of conversation for a very long time. Monica and Abu Salem, according to a Filmfare report, first connected at a performance in Dubai in 1998. Salem introduced himself as a businessman with a different name. After Monica returned to Mumbai, she stayed in touch with Abu Salem, and over time, the two of them developed a close relationship.
In 2002, the Libson police detained Monica and Abu Salem for traveling to Portugal on forged documents. In 2005, they returned to India. Monica was jailed for two years before being released on bail in 2007.
Heena Kausar
Heena Kausar was an Indian diva of the 1970s. She was the daughter of renowned director K. Asif. She had appeared in many films as a cameo. After she wed Indian gangster Iqbal Mirchi in 1991, Heena gained media attention.
Heena stopped acting after getting married and moved to the UK. Iqbal Mirchi and she were married until his passing in 2013. Heena Kausar made the decision to remain in the UK after her husband’s passing.
Sona Mastan Mirza
Sona Mastan Mirza appeared in Hindi films between the 1970s and 1980s. Although she wasn’t well-known, her friendship with the gangster Haji Mastan had drawn a lot of interest. Their romance is also depicted in the 2010 film Once Upon A Time In Mumbai, which is based on the life of Haji Mastan.
Haji Mastan reportedly had a deep admiration for Madhubala and desired to marry her. But at that time, it was not possible. Haji Mastan wed Sona, a woman who resembled Madhubala, instead in 1984.
Jasmine Dhunna
In the 1979 film Sarkari Mehmaan, Jasmine Dhunna made her Bollywood debut. However, she experienced overnight success following the 1988 release of the film Veerana. According to rumors, the actress was dating notorious gangster Dawood Ibrahim. Jasmine has, however, vanished from the entertainment industry since 1988.
Anita Ayub
The list of divas associated with Dawood Ibrahim also includes Pakistani actress Anita Ayoob. She made her Bollywood debut in Pyaar Ka Tarana in 1993. She worked in Bollywood for a very short period. Anita participated in beauty contests and appeared in a number of commercials in addition to acting in motion pictures.
Anita, however, came to public attention after it was revealed that she had ties to the crime lord Dawood Ibrahim. The sources claim that Javed Siddique, a filmmaker, was killed in 1995 by Dawood’s men after he refused to include Anita in his film.
