Not-So-Gandhian
Dec ’91: Dutt meets Dawood Ibrahim in Dubai. The two were introduced by actor-director Feroz Khan. He also meets the don's brother Anees with whom he strikes a friendship.
At a party thrown by Dawood and Anees, Dutt is introduced to other members of the D-company including Chhota Rajan, Iqbal Mirchi and Sharad Shetty.
Sept ’92: While shooting at RK Studios in Chembur, Dutt meets D-company operative, Kayyum, who offers him a .9 mm pistol and ammunition. Dutt pays Rs 40,000 in cash to Kayyum at his Pali Hill bungalow.
Feb ’93: During the 1993 Bombay riots, the Dutts receive anonymous...
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