Well known among the Telugu music lovers for his soulful numbers like Kanulanu Thaake O Kala from Manam and Swamy Ra Ra Hari from Swamy Ra Ra, Arijit Singh is the latest celebrity in the Mumbai’s notorious gangster Ravi Pujari’s hit-list. According to the latest reports, Ravi Pujari repeatedly called Arijit and demanded Rs. 5 crore.
Apparently, Arijit told Pujari that he does not have that much money. With an unexpected twist, the gangster told Arijit that he likes his voice and asked him to perform free of cost at a few shows which will be organised by his men. Following this call, Arijit approached the Oshiwara police but refused to lodge a complaint, leading to the police file a diary entry of the matter.
Speaking about his ordeal, Arijit said that he travels extensively in the US and other countries and performs at various musical shows. One of his shows’ promoters bargained for lesser price and when Arijit decided not to accept his shows, the promoter approached Ravi Pujari instead.
“I don’t mind doing a complimentary show but I don’t like being manipulated,” says Arijit who went on to state that he didn’t receive a direct threat from Ravi Pujari. The singer further said that all this is a part and parcel of his job and refused to file an FIR and even refused police protection.