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DON
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Exclusive
extracts of phone conversations between Shakeel and Rizvi, tapped by Mumbai
Police
Oct 28,
22.30 hrs
Rizvi calls CS (Shakeel). They discuss the performance of Mission
Kashmir and Mohabbatein. CS asks Rizvi to get Chikna (nickname for Hrithik)
for the new film.
Nov 3,
19.50 hrs
 Rizvi
calls CS. They talk about release of CCCC. CS asks him to give the song
rights to Kishan Kumar of T Series.
Nov 10, 22.56 hrs
CS and Rizvi discuss using the name of a family member as producer.
CS asks Rizvi about Hrithik. Discusses impact if Roshan were to be killed.
Nov 14,
8.04 hrs
CS asks Rizvi about Shah Rukh Khan. "Do something to his car
when he leaves his home for work at 8 in the morning, so that within half
an hour he would approach you for negotiations."
Nov 15,
20 hrs
 Discuss
taking over Venus Music. Rizvi assures CS a meeting with its chief, Ratan
Jain.
Nov 20,
18.20 hrs
Rizvi gives CS cell phone number of Kumar Mangat, Devgan's secretary,
so that CS could call and get Raju Chacha's
THE
GODFATHERS
Dawood Ibrahim
(Base: Karachi; Wanted in 17 cases): Architect of the Mumbai serial bomb
blasts, he is the son of a constable who used to frequent Mumbai Police's
Crime Branch. Helps ISI in recruiting people and mounting operations in
India. In turn the ISI helps him in his activities. For a fee, of course.
Chhota Rajan
(Base: Thailand/ Malaysia; Wanted in 20 cases): Once a Dawood aide, he
is now his chief challenger. He is said to have helped Indian agencies
and is involved in extortion, smuggling, and film financing. His brother,
Deepak Nikhalje, produced Vaastav.
Abu Salem
(Base: South Africa; Wanted in 34 cases): Involved in extortion and murder
of Gulshan Kumar. Originally from Azamgarh, he has been backing producers
and film production houses. Also sponsors live star stage shows in the
US and elsewhere which fetch millions of dollars.
Chhota Shakeel:(Base:
Karachi; Wanted in 30 cases): A close associate of Dawood, he now virtually
controls the Mumbai territory. Believed to have executed the attack on
Rajan. Operates globally. His activities include extortion, narcotics
and, more recently, investments in films.
UNDER
PROTECTION
Rising threats
have sent the film world scurrying for cover. Mumbai Police are guarding
35. Among them:
Rakesh
Roshan Actor-director
Hrithik Roshan Actor
Shah Rukh Khan Actor
Govinda Actor
Ramesh Taurani Music baron
Subhash Ghai Director-producer
Vidhu Vinod Chopra Director
Yash Johar Producer
Karan Johar Director
Yash Chopra Director
Aditya Chopra Director
Raj Sippy Director
Manisha Koirala Actor
Amitabh Bachchan Actor
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