Bollywood industry drugs scandal

Drugs case: NCB summoned Arjun Rampal after raiding his residence

November 10, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Bollywood’s dashing star Arjun Rampal has been investigated under the ongoing drugs nexus case. He recently came under under drugs scanner as his residence.

According to reports, the Ra-One actor was raided by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) at his residence, who also summoned him shortly after.

The agency had conducted raids in three areas of the city, Andheri, Khar and Bandra.

The steps were taken following the arrest of famed film producer, Firoz Nadiadwala’s wife after 10 grams of marijuana was found at their Mumbai residence.

NCB started the investigation into the matter after the death of Sushant Singh Rajput. Several shocking claims came to highlight after the actor’s death.

Earlier, Rhea Chakraborty was jailed for allegedly buying drugs for her actor-boyfriend Sushant Singh Rajput.

Rhea was granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 1 lakh. She was arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on September 8, on charges of being a part of a drug syndicate operating in Mumbai.

Rhea Chakraborty’s bail approval evoked reactions from several of her Bollywood friends. Celebs like Anubhav Sinha, Kanika Dhillon, Ali Fazal and Hansal Mehta had tweeted their reactions.

Sara Ali Khan leaves for Mumbai following appearance before NCB in drugs nexus case

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

As Bollywood’s big names are being involved in the ongoing drug controversy, Sara Ali Khan and Shraddha Kapoor have officially been summoned by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

The NCB is recently cracking down on Bollywood’s drug mafia and has ordered actresses Deepika, Sara, Shraddha, and Raku Preet to appear in the drug nexus case.

While Deepika Padukone is all set to appear on Friday, September 25, Sara and Shraddha will appear the following day i.e. Saturday, September 26.

According to the recent update, Sara, who was in Goa until now, has left for Mumbai after being summoned by NCB.

The actress was spotted at the Goa airport with her team today.

To note, the Pataudi princess is supposed to appear before the agency on September 26 (Saturday).

Sara, Shraddha, and Rakul were summoned by the NBC after Rhea Chakraborty reportedly mentioned them during an interrogation.

Earlier, iconic actress Dia Mirza too had found herself getting dragged into the drugs nexus case.

Refusing the claims, Dia Mirza took to her Instagram handle and spoke her heart out regarding claims of consuming drugs.

She wrote: “I would like to strongly refute and categorically deny this news as being false, baseless, and with mala fide intentions. Such frivolous reporting has a direct impact on my reputation being besmirched and is causing damage to my career which I have painstakingly built with years of hard work.”

“I have never procured or consumed any narcotics or contraband substances of any form in my life. I intend to pursue the full extent of legal remedies available to me as a law-abiding citizen of India. Thanks to my supporters for standing by me,” Dia added.

Dia Mirza ‘strongly’ refutes claims procuring drugs as the scandal escalates

September 23, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

As Bollywood’s big names are being involved in the ongoing drugs controversy, actress Dia Mirza too has found herself getting dragged into the matter.

Refusing the claims, Dia Mirza took to her Instagram handle and spoke her heart out reagarding claims of consuming drugs.

She wrote: “I would like to strongly refute and categorically deny this news as being false, baseless and with mala fide intentions. Such frivolous reporting has a direct impact on my reputation being besmirched and is causing damage to my career which I have painstakingly built with years of hard work.”

“I have never procured or consumed any narcotic or contraband substances of any form in my life. I intend to pursue the full extent of legal remedies available to me as a law abiding citizen of India. Thanks to my supporters for standing by me,” Dia added.

However, it was reported that Dia Mirza being called for questioning in the drug abuse case by Narcotics Control Bureau.

On the other hand, Deepika Padukone was allegedly named in the drugs case and was summoned by the NCB team.

According to sources, Deepika called her legal team and she will leave Goa soon. After her name came in drug chats, Deepika Padukone did not say a word over the controversy. She is in Goa for a shoot, sources said.

Swara Bhasker slams Kangana Ranaut for disrespecting Jaya Bachchan

September 17, 2020 by Arhama Altaf

Amidst the ongoing feud between Kangana Ranaut and Bollywood’s legendary star Jaya Bachchan, several celebrities came forward expressing their viewpoint on the matter.

As, Kangana Ranaut added more spark to her war with each one of her fellow celebrities in the industry, Swara Bhasker now slammed the actress for disrespecting elders.

Taking to Twitter, the Raanjhanaa actress asked Kangana to have some respect for Jaya Bachchan after the latter’s remarks on the Rajya Sabha MP’s charged speech.

“Sickening Kangana. Shameful comment! Stop it, please. Keep the dirt of your mind limited to yourself, if you want to abuse me, let me .. I will gladly listen to your nonsense and fight this mud wrestling with you,” she tweeted.

“Respect for elders is the first lesson of Indian culture – and you are a perceived nationalist,” said Swara.

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