Filmmaker: Rohit Shetty is in the news again for all the wrong reasons. Just months after a shooting incident targeted his residence in Juhu, the director allegedly received a fresh threat from Lawrence Bishnoi gang According to reports, the gang demanded a huge amount of Rs 20 crore as extortion money from the filmmaker. The threat was reportedly sent through an audio clip, where the accused made it clear that if Rohit failed to pay the demanded amount, he himself would be the direct target this time.
What did the Lawrence Bishnoi gang say about the threat to Rohit Shetty?
According to IANS, the audio clip contains a very chilling and direct warning for the filmmaker. The accused said that the shooting at Shetty’s Juhu house was just a trailer of what was to come. They made it very clear that if the director does not comply with their request this time, the bullets will no longer belong to his property but to his personal possessions. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly gave Rohit a stern ultimatum through an audio clip, demanding that he pay an extortion amount of Rs 20 crore or face serious consequences.
How did Rohit Shetty’s staff discover the threatening audio clip?
According to the police, the matter came to light on Saturday morning when Shetty’s staff found an audio clip that was approximately 90 seconds long. Investigators believe the voice in the clip belongs to: Shubham: Lonkar, a close associate of Lawrence Bishnoi, who is now a wanted criminal. Lonkar is reportedly wanted by the authorities in connection with two serious cases, the 2024 killing of leader Baba Siddiqui and the firing incident that took place outside Rohit’s residence in Juhu in February 2026.
What is the action of the police in the extortion case of Rohit Shetty?
A Mumbai Crime Branch official confirmed that Shetty’s staff wasted no time and quickly handed over the audio clip to the police for investigation. Based on the initial investigation, authorities believe that the voice heard in the clip belongs to Shubham Lonkar. To further verify and confirm this, the clip has been sent for forensic examination, and the results are eagerly awaited by the investigators.
When was Rohit Shetty’s residence in Juhu attacked?
In February, Rohit’s residence in Juhu was the target of a shocking attack when five bullets were fired outside his house near Hasya Kalakar Mehmood Chowk. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang proudly claimed responsibility for the attack soon after. The shots were fired by: Deepak Sharmawho arrived at the scene on a bicycle and shot before fleeing. He was tracked down and arrested by the authorities in Agra.
What happened to the charge sheet filed in Rohit Shetty’s Juhu firing case?
In April, the Mumbai Crime Branch filed a massive 1,624-page charge sheet in connection with the shooting incident. A total of 15 accused have been named in the charge sheet. Out of this, two individuals, Pravin Lonkar and Aarzo Bishnoi, have been declared absconders, meaning they have not been caught and remain on the run from the authorities.
