Скачать или смотреть Mumbai Underworld & Bollywood Connection | Karim Lala, Haji Mastan, Dawood Ibrahim | Ep. 96

Mumbai’s underworld has always influenced the city in unexpected ways, and Bollywood was no exception. Behind the glamour of the Hindi film industry lies a fascinating chapter of history filled with power struggles, financial control, and survival. In this exclusive conversation, Vivek Agarwal shares untold stories about well-known figures like Karim Lala, Haji Mastan, and Dawood Ibrahim, and their surprising connections with the film world.

He explains, "Jab aapko hai na kisi cheez se fayda hone lagta hai to aap use rokte nahi hai." Vivek dives into the lives of Karim Lala, Haji Mastan, aur Dawood Ibrahim, their links with film financing, actors’ careers, aur even storylines.

From the 1960s to the 1990s, the underworld’s impact was not limited to smuggling or business; it also extended into film financing, production, and even storylines. Discover how Karim Lala once helped Bollywood icon Helen recover her earnings, how Haji Mastan supported struggling producers, and why many in the industry were cautious during those years.

This episode also explores the cultural significance of the iconic movie Deewar, which drew inspiration from real-life events, and how the rise of Dawood Ibrahim marked a turning point that shifted the underworld’s influence from Mumbai to the Gulf.

More than just stories of gangsters, this podcast highlights the history of Mumbai, the struggles of Bollywood, and the complex relationship between cinema, society, and power. For anyone curious about India’s past, real-life inspirations behind films, and the untold stories of Bollywood, this is a must-watch.

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0:00 – Intro
2:23 – From where the underworld started in Mumbai
7:54 – How real Dawood is like
9:33 – Were they really like Robin Hood?
13:16 – Haji Mastan story
18:44 – Kamthi worker Gungabai
23:09 – Deewar film inspiration
24:06 – Dawood family connections
27:08 – Dawood’s Hindu brother
32:13 – Lal Sena (Red Army)
33:32 – Has he met any underworld figure?
35:47 – Film actress connection
37:11 – Viral video: Dawood’s gathering & Hollywood actors
41:01 – D Company story
43:21 – Police system: Why couldn’t they stop them?
47:16 – Chhota Rajan group
49:14 – Underworld & politics
50:10 – Dawood family active member
51:41 – Is Dawood alive?
53:00 – 1993 Mumbai events
55:01 – Can Dawood Ibrahim return to Mumbai?
58:10 – Notorious underworld names
1:04:34 – Outro

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