Bollywood stars received gifts from Dawood Ibrahim

Journalist Hussain Zaidi revealed that Bollywood stars, including Rishi Kapoor and Dilip Kumar, had close ties with underworld figure Dawood Ibrahim. He hosted celebrities in Dubai and gave them expensive gifts, showing his love for Hindi cinema. Zaidi noted that Dawood did not seek to profit from films but wanted to socialize with stars. He mentioned that many in the industry viewed their connections with him as prestigious during a time when law enforcement was less effective. Dawood reportedly provided loans to filmmakers, allowing them to use his black money for their projects. This practice helped convert his illicit funds into legitimate earnings after the films were released.