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Ayushmann Khurrana Receives Threatening Audio Clip, Caller Demands Crores

Ayushmann Khurrana Receives Threatening Audio Clip, Caller Demands Crores

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Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana has reportedly received a threatening audio clip in which a caller claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang demanded crores of rupees, sources said. Police are attempting to verify the sender’s identity, according to Mumbai police sources. The incident follows a recent firing‑related threat against actor Tiger Shroff, prompting reports that the film industry is facing a wave of extortion threats. No further details about the audio or the alleged extortion have been confirmed.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    The Mumbai Crime Branch has arrested 30-year-old IIT graduate from Bengaluru for allegedly sending threatening Instagram messages to Ayushmann Khurrana

    — Mathrubhumi English

  • right · 1 outlet

    Ayushmann Khurrana has received a threatening audio clip from a caller claiming to be a member of the Lawrence gang and demanding crores of rupees.

    — NDTV

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Ayushmann Khurrana has received a threatening audio clip from a caller claiming to be a member of the Lawrence gang and demanding crores of rupees.

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Ayushmann Khurrana Receives Threatening Audio Clip, Caller Demands Crores

Ayushmann Khurrana has received a threatening audio clip from a caller claiming to be a member of the Lawrence gang and demanding crores of rupees.

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