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Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone Make First Public Appearance After Reported Extortion Threats

The investigation remains active, with police seeking U.S. assistance following a reported Rs 10 crore demand linked in coverage to the Lawrence Bishnoi network.

Overview

  • Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone attended a session at Dhirubhai Ambani International School where Prakash Padukone spoke on sports and children.
  • They increased security at their Mumbai residence in recent days after receiving threatening voice notes demanding money, according to reports.
  • An audio message dated February 2 to Ranveer’s manager reportedly sought over Rs 10 crore and came from a U.S. number, with media attributing it to Hari Chand Jaat, also known as Harry Boxer.
  • Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch has contacted U.S. authorities for details as part of the ongoing probe, according to reporting.
  • A second message on February 13 widened the threats to include filmmaker Rohit Shetty and warned that the actor’s staff could be targeted if demands were not met.