‘If Dawood had not been there…’ Ram Gopal Verma’s controversial statement, called himself Don’s ‘soulmate’

Ram Gopal Verma On Dawood Ibrahim:Ram Gopal Varma, who made his mark with gangster films ‘Satya’ and ‘Company’, is once again in the news for his statement. Giving credit for his films to Dawood Ibrahim, he said that if Dawood had not been there, he would not have been able to make these iconic films.

‘Dawood should be given credit’

Ram Gopal Varma said that if Dawood Ibrahim had not been there, he would not have been able to make films like ‘Satya’ and ‘Company’. He believes that underworld stories have a role behind many of his iconic films.

‘Even today I am earning because of him’

The director said in the interview, “Whatever I am earning today, Dawood Ibrahim has also contributed to it.” His statement has again started the discussion on the relationship between Bollywood and the underworld.

Want to give credit in autobiography

Ram Gopal Varma told that he wanted to dedicate his autobiography ‘Guns and Thieves’ to Dawood Ibrahim, but the publishers got his name removed. He says he wanted to give them credit.

Never received any threat from the underworld

While many artistes received threats from the underworld in the 90s, Ram Gopal Varma claims that he never received any threats. He said that people from the underworld liked his films, so they did not harass him.

Relationship described as ‘soulmate’

Ram Gopal Varma jokingly said that he had become like the “soulmate” of the underworld people. For this reason he had no need to be afraid.

Films like ‘Satya’ and ‘Company’ gave a new identity to the gangster genre in Hindi cinema. These films are considered to be inspired by the Mumbai underworld and the audience also liked them very much.