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The 'troika' of Mumbai: 3 dons, 3 spheres, 1 city's underbelly

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All 1 reports on Mon, 31 August 2026

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Karim LalaHaji MastanVaradarajan MudaliarDawood IbrahimBollywoodMumbai

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How it spread - 1 original report

  1. Mon, 31 August 2026

    1 report
    • Times of India06:28first to report

      Karim Lala, Haji Mastan, and Varadarajan Mudaliar were pivotal figures in Mumbai's criminal underworld, orchestrating smuggling and gambling operations while wielding significant community dominance. Haji Mastan, known for his connections with Bollywood and his foray into politics, highlighted their multifaceted influence. However, their reign faced a violent end with the emergence of Dawood Ibrahim, marking a shift in the criminal landscape.

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