Ranveer Singh extortion threat: Bishnoi gang asks for Rs 10 crore from 'Dhurandhar' actor; voice note belongs to US number
Times of India
by TOI ENTERTAINMENT DESKFebruary 20, 2026
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Ranveer Singh, Bollywood's beloved actor, has become the target of an extortion attempt by members of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. A threatening voice note, sent via WhatsApp from a US-based number, demanded Rs 10 crore from the actor, who is known for his role in *Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge*. The Mumbai Police have stepped up security around Singh following the incident and are investigating the threat. The message was reportedly linked to Harry Boxer, an associate of the Bishnoi gang, who has ties to a previous shooting incident outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's home in Mumbai.
The extortion attempt comes amid ongoing tensions involving the Bishnoi gang, which has been involved in several high-profile cases. Investigators traced the threatening voice note to a US phone number and are collaborating with authorities there to gather more evidence. The gang is known for its involvement in violent crimes, including an earlier shooting incident linked to Rohit Shetty's production house. This latest threat highlights the growing concern over safety for Bollywood stars, particularly after similar incidents targeting other celebrities.
Ranveer Singh's manager received the threatening message, which prompted immediate action from Mumbai Police. The actor's security has been beefed up, and his statement was recorded
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/20/2026