Bollywood choreographer Remo D’Souza and his wife Lizelle D’Souza are back in the news as gangster Ravi Pujari has been arrested in connection with a 2018 extortion case. The arrest, made after Pujari’s deportation from Senegal five years ago, highlights how long-standing cases involving celebrities can suddenly resurface. Mumbai police have now taken action, keeping the public and Bollywood circles alert.
Who is Gangster Ravi Pujari?
Ravi Pujari is a well-known gangster in India. He had been on the run for years before being arrested in Senegal, Africa, and was deported back to India five years ago. He is infamous for extorting Bollywood celebrities, businessmen, and others. Pujari often used threats, intimidation, and money demands to pressure people into paying him large sums.
Pujari’s name became widely known after several Bollywood figures reported threats and extortion attempts linked to him. Now, his arrest in connection with Remo D’Souza’s case brings his criminal activities back into public attention.
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The 2018 Remo D’Souza Extortion Case
The extortion case dates back to 2018. Remo D’Souza and Satyendra Tyagi had a film agreement for a project titled Amar Must Die. Tyagi claimed he had invested money in the film but alleged that Remo D’Souza did not pay him ₹5 crore that he was owed.
According to police sources, Tyagi then sought help from gangster Ravi Pujari to recover his money. Between October 2016 and February 2018, Pujari allegedly began threatening Remo D’Souza, his wife Lizelle, and their manager. He demanded ₹50 lakh to “settle” the issue and allegedly tried to pressure the D’Souzas into releasing the film quickly.
The threats reportedly included repeated calls, intimidation, and pressure tactics. Pujari’s involvement turned a financial dispute into a criminal extortion case that caught the attention of Mumbai police.
How Pujari Threatened the D’Souzas
The arrest of Ravi Pujari matters because it shows that Bollywood celebrities, even successful ones like Remo D’Souza, can become targets of organized crime. The case highlights how business disputes in the film industry can escalate into criminal matters.
For the public, it also raises awareness of the risks faced by film personalities behind the scenes. Pujari’s arrest signals that authorities are taking long-pending cases seriously and that even high-profile criminals are not beyond the law.
Moreover, this case emphasizes the role of Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch, which presented Pujari before the Esplanade Court and secured his remand until January 27, ensuring that proper legal procedures are followed.
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Role of Mumbai Police in the Case
Ravi Pujari will remain in police custody until January 27, as ordered by the Esplanade Court. During this period, the police will continue their investigation, gathering evidence and recording statements from the D’Souzas and others involved.
The case will then move forward in the judicial system, where a detailed trial could determine Pujari’s role and any additional accomplices. Satyendra Tyagi’s involvement and his connection to Pujari will also be examined to understand the complete chain of extortion.
For Remo D’Souza and his family, the focus now will be on cooperating with the authorities to ensure justice is served. For Bollywood fans, this arrest is a reminder that the glamour industry sometimes has a dark side that rarely reaches public view.
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