BREAKING NEWS| Baba Siddique Lawrence Bishnoi | Ram Gopal Varma Exclusive On The Growing “Cult” Of Lawrence Bishnoi

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In a recent exclusive interview with NDTV, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma shared his thoughts on the cold-blooded murder of politician Baba Siddique in Mumbai. Varma discussed the surprising resurgence of underworld-like activities in the city, comparing the current situation to the notorious ’90s era of organized crime. He noted that this recent wave of violence, including the involvement of Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang, seems unprecedented in scale and coordination.

According to Varma, the new-age underworld operates internationally, with criminals even directing operations from behind bars, a tactic that differs from earlier mafia operations in Mumbai, such as those of the infamous D-company. Varma emphasized the unique persona of Lawrence Bishnoi, who has been grabbing public attention through bold, sensational claims, such as his threats to Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Bishnoi’s blend of violence, vigilantism, and animal rights advocacy, along with his use of social media, has contributed to his cult-like following, a phenomenon that Varma finds striking.

Varma further pointed out how this case has highlighted the murky links between politics, crime, and Bollywood. While dismissing the glorification of Bishnoi, Varma acknowledged the fascination surrounding his character, one that blends ruthless crime with a bizarre sense of justice. He compared Bishnoi’s influence to that of a criminal mastermind who orchestrates events like a “queen bee,” gaining notoriety by making extreme public statements.

Reflecting on the unpredictability of such crimes, Varma stated that no one could have anticipated such a brazen attack on a figure like Baba Siddique or the bizarre motivation behind Bishnoi’s threats to Salman Khan over a 20-year-old incident involving a deer. He suggested that the current law enforcement system might not be equipped to handle this new breed of criminal, noting the difficulty in addressing this issue without significant institutional changes.

Varma, known for his mafia-themed films like Satya and Company, admitted that he finds this real-life crime and its larger-than-life characters to be a point of intrigue from a filmmaker’s perspective. Although the situation is serious and concerning, he believes that it offers valuable insights into the evolving nature of organized crime, something he may explore in his future work.

In conclusion, Varma predicted that this issue is far from over and may worsen before it improves, as authorities struggle to combat this new type of organized criminal activity that intertwines with various sectors of society.