The late 1980s and 1990s saw a surge in whispers about the underworld’s influence in the Indian film industry. While many may have forgotten, one actress who was at the center of this controversy is Anita Ayoob, a Pakistani actress and pageant winner who was rumored to be dating underworld don Dawood Ibrahim.
According to reports, Anita made her Hindi film debut in 1993 with Dev Anand’s directorial debut “Pyaar Ka Tarana.” She went on to work in several Pakistani TV shows before making her Bollywood debut. Her romantic comedy “Gangster” with Dev Anand in 1994 sparked rumors about her alleged relationship with Dawood Ibrahim.
However, Anita repeatedly denied the speculation, sparking further controversy. In 1995, a tragedy unfolded, which seemed to confirm the whispers. Film producer Javed Siddique was shot in Mumbai, reportedly by Dawood Ibrahim’s associates, allegedly for refusing to cast Anita in one of his films. The incident sent shockwaves through the industry, and many believed Anita had connections to Dawood’s gang.
The rumors persisted, even as a Pakistani magazine in the 1990s suggested Ayoob was a Pakistani spy working in the Indian film industry. Amidst the ongoing speculation, Anita left India and returned to Pakistan, where she tied the knot with Indian businessman Saumil Patel in the late 1990s. The couple had a son, Shazer, but eventually separated. Anita later married Pakistani businessman Subak Majeed and has been living overseas ever since.
Despite the controversy surrounding her, Anita’s personal life remains shrouded in mystery. While the exact nature of her relationship with Dawood Ibrahim remains unclear, the incident involving Javed Siddique serves as a sobering reminder of the underworld’s influence on the Indian film industry during that time period.
Original Source: https://www.india.com/entertainment/this-90s-actress-anita-ayoob-was-rumoured-to-be-dawood-ibrahims-girlfriend-producer-was-killed-after-refusing-to-cast-her-she-left-india-7756480/
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Publish Date: 2025-04-15 12:31:00
