Ram Gopal Varma Credits Dawood Ibrahim for His Film Success
‘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’
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Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma stated that he owes his career to gangster Dawood Ibrahim, claiming he would not have made iconic films like 'Satya' and 'Company' without Ibrahim's influence. Varma's comments reflect the complex relationship between Bollywood and the underworld during the 1990s.
- 01Ram Gopal Varma claims he owes his career to Dawood Ibrahim.
- 02He dedicated his autobiography 'Guns & Thighs' to Ibrahim, although the name was removed by publishers.
- 03Varma asserts he never received threatening calls from the underworld due to their appreciation for his films.
- 04Former police official D Sivanandhan suggested that some of Varma's films were funded by gangsters.
- 05The 1990s were marked by significant underworld influence in Bollywood, impacting many filmmakers and actors.
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In a recent interview, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma stated that he is 'earning his living because of Dawood Ibrahim,' claiming that without the gangster, he would not have created his iconic films 'Satya' and 'Company.' Varma dedicated his autobiography 'Guns & Thighs' to Ibrahim, although the publishers removed his name. He noted that he never received threatening calls from the underworld, attributing this to the gangsters' admiration for his work. Former joint Commissioner of Police D Sivanandhan indicated that several of Varma's films, including 'Satya' and 'Company,' were allegedly funded by gangsters to enhance their image. The 1990s was a perilous era for Bollywood, with many in the industry facing threats from the underworld, leading to tragic incidents such as the murder of T-Series owner Gulshan Kumar. Varma's comments highlight the intricate ties between cinema and organized crime during this tumultuous period.
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Varma's comments shed light on the historical influence of the underworld on Bollywood, which may prompt discussions on the industry's past and its ongoing relationship with crime.
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