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India Today
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Who is Rahul Fazilpuria, the Haryanvi rapper who escaped a gun attack in Gurugram?
Haryanvi singer and rapper Rahul Fazilpuria narrowly escaped a potentially fatal incident after unidentified individuals opened fire at his vehicle near SPR Road in Gurugram. While no injuries were reported, authorities are yet to confirm whether the shooting occurred exactly as Yadav, widely known by his stage name Rahul Fazilpuria, hails from Fazilpura village near Gurugram. He rose to fame with his breakout track 'Larki Beautiful Kar Gayi Chul', which was later featured in the Bollywood film 'Kapoor and Sons'.advertisementFazilpuria has since established himself in the Haryanvi music industry with popular tracks such as '32 Bore', 'Jimmy Choo', 'Party', and 'Millionaire'. Known for blending traditional 'desi' sounds with urban beats, he has carved a distinct niche in the regional music scene. His collaborations include projects with several Bollywood celebrities and prominent YouTubers. A close friend of YouTuber and 'Bigg Boss OTT Season 2' winner Elvish Yadav, Fazilpuria made headlines last year after being questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in a money laundering investigation. He faced charges relating to the alleged use of a rare snake species and a .32 bore pistol in one of his music the 2024 Lok Sabha elections, Fazilpuria contested from the Gurugram constituency on a Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) ticket. He was defeated by BJP candidate Mukesh Sharma, who secured victory by a margin of 1.22 lakh same year, Fazilpuria was linked to a high-profile snake venom case. The ED seized assets worth over Rs 58 lakh from him and Elvish Yadav under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The seized assets included three acres of land in Bijnor registered in Fazilpuria's name, as well as several bank accounts connected to both artists and a media case involved allegations of snake venom being used at rave parties, raising serious concerns regarding both illegal wildlife trade and financial misconduct. Fazilpuria was interrogated on multiple occasions in Lucknow, particularly in connection with a music video allegedly featuring a March 17, 2024, he was arrested and placed in judicial custody for 14 days, later being granted bail five days after his for the recent gunfire incident, the investigation remains ongoing. As per reports by News18, it is suggested that one of the bullets struck a pole installed in the centre of the road divider. Bullet marks were discovered on the pole, which has since been uprooted and taken by police as part of the investigation.- Ends
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Gunshot fired at rapper Fazilpuria's car in Gurgaon; FIR registered, accused identified
GURGAON: A day after singer and rapper Rahul Yadav alias Fazilpuria escaped an alleged gunshot attack on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) on Monday evening, Badshahpur police registered a case and claimed to have identified the accused. Police said the car used in the crime has also been recovered. One round was fired at the singer's vehicle, but no one was injured, and the bullet did not hit the car. The accused fled the spot after the incident. ASI Sandeep Kumar, police spokesperson, said, "We have identified the accused and have also recovered the car used in crime. We will soon arrest the accused." You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon Despite repeated attempts, Fazilpuria could not be reached for comment. Sources said the singer's Haryana police security cover, which had been provided during his Lok Sabha election campaign, was recently withdrawn. According to the police, a gunshot was fired at the singer's Mahindra Thar by unidentified individuals traveling in a car behind him, while he was heading toward Fazilpur Road around 7:30 pm. The bullets were fired near CSD Apartments in Sector 71. After receiving the information, Badshahpur police, along with senior officers, rushed to the spot. The Badshahpur SHO said that the victim had requested police not to share details of the incident with the media. Police officials said CCTV footage showed a car following the victim's vehicle. 'All angles are being investigated, including the possibility of old enmity,' said a senior police officer. Fazilpuria is known for hit songs such as Kar Gayi Chull, Lalla Lohri, and Chori Maar Dalegi. He has also collaborated with Punjabi singer Aditya Prateek Singh, popularly known as Badshah. Last year, an FIR was filed against YouTuber Elvish Yadav and Fazilpuria for using snakes and abusive language in the music video 32 Bore. The case was registered at Badshahpur police station following a directive by Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate Manoj Kumar Rana, based on a complaint filed by a member of the NGO People for Animals (PFA), which is supported by politician Maneka Gandhi. In 2024, the Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) nominated Fazilpuria as its candidate for the Lok Sabha elections from Gurgaon, where he contested against five-time MP and Union minister Rao Inderjit Singh. The singer eventually lost the election.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shot fired in Gurgaon Sec 71 at rapper Rahul Yadav alias Fazilpuria's SUV? Police start probe
Gurgaon: Police are probing an alleged gunshot attack by unidentified miscreants on Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) on Monday evening on a Thar. The vehicle, sources said, belongs to singer and rapper alias Fazilpuria. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The bullet did not hit any vehicle and no one was hurt. The miscreants fled the spot. Fazilpuria could not be contacted despite repeated attempts. The singer's police cover was recently withdrawn, the sources said. According to the sources, two gunshots were fired at the singer's Thar by unknown occupants travelling in another car behind it, while the Thar was heading towards Fazilpur Road around 6pm. The bullet was allegedly fired near CSD apartments in Sector 71. There was no official confirmation of the incident or whether Fazilpuria was in the car at the time. Police received the information around 6.10pm following which Badshapur cops reached the spot. In a press statement, police spokesperson Sandeep (ASI) said police received information regarding a bullet being fired in Sector 71. "We are yet to ascertain if the bullet was fired at anyone as no one got hurt and we are yet to find bullet shells. The investigation is on," Sandeep said. According to the sources, police are checking the CCTV footage at the spot to ascertain "if the firing happened or to identify the suspects". A police officer said all angles would be probed — after ensuring that a bullet was indeed fired — including the possibility of "old enmity". The singer is famous for songs such as 'Kar gayi Chull', 'Lalla Lohri' and 'Chori Maar Dalegi'. Fazilpuria had also worked with Punjabi singer Aditya Prateek Singh alias Badshah. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Last year, an FIR was lodged against YouTuber Elvish Yadav and Fazilpuria for using snakes and hurling abuses in a music video, 32 Bore. The FIR was registered at Badshapur police station after additional chief judicial magistrate Manoj Kumar Rana asked police to lodge a case against Elvish on a complaint filed by a member of an NGO, People for Animals (PFA), which is backed by politician Maneka Gandhi.
News18
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Haryanvi Rapper Rahul Fazilpuria's Car Fired Upon In Gurugram, Escapes Unhurt
Last Updated: Unidentified assailants opened fire at Fazilpuria's vehicle while it was on the SPR stretch in Gurugram's Badshahpur area. The rapper escaped unhurt. Bollywood and Haryanvi pop singer Rahul Fazilpuria narrowly escaped a shooting incident on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) near Badshahpur in Gurugram on Monday. According to local reports, unidentified assailants opened fire at Fazilpuria's vehicle while it was on the SPR stretch. The attackers managed to flee the spot, and no injuries were reported. Fazilpuria, who is known for his popular tracks in the Haryanvi music circuit and Bollywood collaborations, was in the vehicle when the attack took place but escaped unhurt. The police are currently investigating the matter to ascertain the motive behind the attack. An investigation has been initiated and authorities are reviewing the CCTV footage and gathering evidence the nab the perpetrators. Fazilpuria rose to fame with his 2014 song, Ladki Beautiful Kar Gayi Chull, which was later featured in Alia Bhatt and Siddharth Malhotra starrer Kapoor & Sons (2016). His stage name is derived from his native place, Fazilpur village near Gurugram. He is also known for other hit tracks like '2 Many Girls', '32 Bore', and 'Jimmy Choo'. He also contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections from Gurugram on a Jannayak Janata Party (JJP) ticket. He lost to BJP's Mukesh Sharma, who won the seat with over 1.22 lakh votes. The singer is also a known associate of YouTuber Elvish Yadav. His name had surfaced earlier this year in connection with a case related to the alleged use of snakes and snake venom during a shoot, a controversy that also involved Yadav. view comments First Published: July 14, 2025, 20:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India.com
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Who is Rahul Fazilpuria? singer who has been ambushed by unknown attackers in...
Renowned Bollywood and Haryana based artist Rahul Fazilpuria, celebrated for smashing hits like 'Kar Gayi Chull', '2 Many Girls', '32 Bore', and more, was the victim of a shocking shooting incident in Gurugram on Monday, July 14, 2025. Reports indicate that a gunshot rang out near Badshahpur on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) in Gurugram. Thankfully, the singer managed to escape without injury. Who is Rahul Fazilpuria? Rahul Yadav, also known as Rahul Fazilpuria, is recognized as a close associate of the well-known YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT 2 champion Elvish Yadav. Earlier this year, both were implicated in a controversial case regarding the supposed use of snake venom and live snakes during the filming of a music video. For those unfamiliar, he boasts significant popularity on social media, amassing 1.2 million followers on the Instagram platform. What Happened With Rahul Fazilpuria? According to the latest updates, a group of unknown individuals arrived in a TATA Punch vehicle and opened fire at singer Fazilpuria. Following the gunfire, the Haryanvi artist swiftly fled the scene in his car. It is important to note that this incident occurred close to Fazilpur village on the main road of the SPR. Meanwhile, the Gurugram police have initiated an investigation and search operation to apprehend the culprits. Gurugram Police officials reported that they received a notification about a gunshot on the SPR road approximately an hour ago. However, the confirmation of the gunshot incident is still pending. The alleged gunfire has yet to be verified. The Scene of Crime team from the Gurugram Police is currently on-site, and the investigation is ongoing. How is Rahul Fazilpuria Related To Elvish Yadav? Rahul Fazilpuriya, known to be close to BiggBoss OTT 2 champion Elvish Yadav, found himself embroiled in a scandal in 2023 when his name surfaced in connection with the alleged use of snake venom at a rave party. During the police interrogation regarding the matter, Yadav claimed that Fazilpuria was responsible for arranging the snakes. For those unfamiliar, this case revolves around the purported use of snake venom as a recreational substance at rave parties in Noida last year. Mr. Yadav faces allegations of organizing the snake venom for his events and incorporating snakes into his video productions. In November of the previous year, law enforcement dismantled a snake smuggling operation after conducting a raid on a banquet hall located in Noida Sector 51. Five individuals, including four snake charmers, were apprehended at the venue for supplying snake venom.
