Dawood Ibrahim was madly in love with this Dev Anand's heroine, killed the producer, she is now living as..., not Mandakini, name is...
During the golden era of cinema, Bollywood had more drama than on-screen scripts. At that time, the industry was operating under the shadows of underworld figures. One such name who dominated headlines and secret lines was none other than Dawood Ibrahim. His influence and power over Bollywood were huge. From financing films, making casting choices, directing film releases, to even the interpersonal lives of actors and actresses, Dawood Ibrahim had a huge impact. Among the many lives that were affected by Dawood's influence, one life that had a huge impact was that of Pakistani actress Anita Ayub. Who was Anita Ayub?
Anita Ayub was born in Karachi, Pakistan. Before venturing into acting, Anita completed her master's degree in English Literature. Later, she moved to India to pursue her passion and joined the Roshan Taneja Acting School in Mumbai. She started her showbiz career with modelling and was discovered by legendary actor-filmmaker Dev Anand in a magazine ad. Mesmerized by her striking beauty and strong presence, Dev Anand cast her in his film Pyar Ka Tarana (1993). Even though the film couldn't make a mark initially at the box office, it gradually got its due appreciation. Later, she also appeared in a superhit film, Gangster, which further raised her to fame. Why was Anita Ayub Blacklisted From The Industry?
However, her budding career saw a dip as soon as the rumors of her relationship with underworld don Dawood Ibrahim started doing the rounds. She was frequently seen with Dawood Ibrahim, which sparked a media frenzy. As per reports, Dawood's relationship with Anita was the reason for her eclipsing career. It was also believed that the producer Javed Siddiqui, who had reportedly refused to cast Anita in a film, was shot dead; many people believed that the culprit behind this was none other than Dawood Ibrahim. Although Anita was never charged for this, this controversy left a mark on her name.
Later, some reports also suspected that Anita was Dawood's spy. Even though the information was never officially confirmed, this allegation and suspicion led to Anita's blacklisting from the industry. Many people in the far turned down offers to her, and she was slowly sidelined from the world of entertainment. Eventually, Anita went back to Pakistan and later tied the knot with Indian businessman Saumil Patel. The duo also had a son, Shezar, but unfortunately, their marriage couldn't sustain itself for long, and they ended up getting divorced. After their separation, she married Pakistani businessman Subak Majeed and eventually settled in New York.
Anita Ayub, who was once known as Bollywood's big thing, faded out faster than a fleeting dream.
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