“Bollywood actors, cricketers, businessman happily got into bed with gangsters during the 90s,” reveals novelist and columnist Shobhaa De in an explosive tweet

MUMBAI: The 90s were a time when the Mumbai underworld was at its peak. Such was the power they wielded that they were the brokers to decide the fate of countless businesses and celebrities. Being larger-than-life individuals themselves, it’s never surprising to see us, common folk, be fascinated by their stories and bravado. One such gripping tale of Mumbai gangsters will be seen in the upcoming crime drama titled Mum Bhai. Keeping a close eye on what the show is all about is renowned columnist Shobhaa De who has been taking to social media to shed light on what the mood was like during the 90s. 

Seen in a video, Shobhaa De’s latest tweet talks about how grim and tense the situation was back in the day. Being a period of utter chaos and confusion, no one was spared by the clutches of the underworld. Be it actors, cricketers, builders, and businessmen, the dons of the underworld made sure that everyone was in their pocket.  

Being nothing but mere puppets doing things at their bidding, many of these celebrities and individuals were afraid as they received constant extortion threats. The famous author and columnist, later reveals that most of them lived a life of fear as they were worried about the fact that they might be the next one on a gangster’s hit list. Being an eminent name in the media fraternity during that time, she goes on to say that she spent the majority of the 90's wondering who was going to take the next hit! 

We won’t be surprised to know that these revelations made by Shobhaa De on Twitter have shaken you to the very core. The wait to see exactly how these events panned out shall last a few more weeks as Mum Bhai is all set to stream on ALTBalaji and ZEE5 Club very soon!