In a tragic turn of events, NCP leader and former MLA Baba Siddique was shot dead in Bandra on Saturday night, leading to a wave of shock and grief across Mumbai. Siddique, a prominent figure in both politics and Bollywood circles, was fatally wounded by three assailants at his son Zeeshan’s office. He was immediately rushed to Lilavati Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
Salman Khan, who shares a close bond with Siddique, was shooting for the ‘Bigg Boss 18’ Weekend Ka Vaar episode in Film City when he received the devastating news. The actor swiftly cancelled the shoot and rushed to Lilavati Hospital. Videos captured by paparazzi showed Salman arriving at the hospital late that night to pay his respects.
Baba Siddique, a long-serving Congress leader before joining the Nationalist Congress Party earlier this year, was known for hosting high-profile iftar parties attended by Bollywood celebrities, including Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. His iftar party in 2013 famously brought an end to the feud between the two superstars.
Prominent figures such as Sanjay Dutt and Shilpa Shetty also visited Lilavati Hospital to offer their condolences. Meanwhile, Mumbai Police have arrested two suspects in connection with Siddique’s murder and recovered the weapon used in the crime. The investigation is ongoing.