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India Today
2 days ago
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- 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
Indian Express
2 days ago
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- Indian Express
Rahul Fazilpuria shot at in Gurgaon: CCTV footage shows car following his SUV before incident
CCTV footage emerged early Tuesday morning of a Tata Punch car allegedly following Haryanvi singer-rapper Rahul Fazilpuria's SUV Monday evening before he was allegedly shot at. The Gurgaon police Tuesday filed an FIR for attempted murder against unknown people at the Badshahpur police station and formed a team to nab the accused. They recovered the Tata Punch car, which was suspected to be following Fazilpuria's SUV, and recovered an empty bullet shell from the crime spot in Gurgaon's Sector 71. 'The accused have also been spotted (on CCTV). We hope to (identify them) nab them soon,' a police spokesperson said. The CCTV footage was from 5.58 pm, some time before unknown assailants in a car allegedly fired at Fazilpuria, 35, ( ) when he was standing near his SUV at the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) section near Badshahpur in Gurgaon's Sector 71. Fazilpuria, in his complaint to the police, said he got into his vehicle and escaped unhurt as the assailants could not chase him due to the traffic. Fazilpuria, known for promoting Haryanvi folk music, has several hits to his name. He gained fame in 2014 with his rap song 'Ladki Kar Gayi Chull,' which was also featured in the Bollywood movie Kapoor and Sons, starring Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, and Fawad Khan. He unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha election in 2024 from Gurgaon as a Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) candidate against the Congress's Raj Babbar and the BJP's Rao Inderjit Singh, who was elected. Last year, the Gurgaon police arrested him and YouTuber Elvish Yadav for allegedly using rare species of snakes and a .32 calibre pistol in a music video. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) also questioned the two regarding allegations of money laundering and involvement in rave parties. The agency confiscated movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 58 lakh, which were allegedly linked to them, under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This action was part of an investigation related to a similar snake venom case registered by the Noida police.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Singer-rapper Rahul Fazilpuria claims he was shot at in Gurgaon
Haryanvi singer-rapper Rahul Fazilpuria has alleged that unknown assailants in a car shot at him on Monday on the Southern Peripheral Road (SPR) near Badshahpur in Gurgaon's Sector 71. He escaped unhurt. Police said a probe has been launched into the incident. 'No one has been injured, nor has any vehicle been hit by a bullet in this incident. The Gurugram Police's Scene of Crime team reached the location. The alleged gunshot has not been confirmed so far. The incident is being investigated from all angles,' read an official statement by the city police. The 35-year-old singer-rapper called up the local station house officer (SHO) to inform them about the incident, said sources. He was allegedly standing near his SUV when the attackers came in another car. Soon after, he sat in his car and sped away. The attacker could not chase him due to the traffic, and he managed to escape, police were told. According to him, the attackers fired at him multiple times, but he was not injured and his vehicle was not damaged, sources added. An officer said that a team immediately rushed to the spot as soon as they got the information. A senior officer said the CCTV cameras installed nearby are being checked to identify the accused. Sources said police had earlier received a tip-off over a threat to a singer living in Gurgaon. The singer-rapper, who has been promoting Haryanvi folk music, has several hits to his credit. In 2014, he rose to fame with his rap song 'Ladki Kar Gayi Chull', which also featured in the Bollywood movie 'Kapoor and Sons', starring Alia Bhatt, Sidharth Malhotra, and Fawad Khan. Fazilpuria had unsuccessfully contested the Lok Sabha election in 2024 from Gurgaon as a Jannayak Janta Party candidate against Congress's Raj Babbar and BJP's Rao Inderjit Singh, who was elected. The JJP was founded in 2018 by Dushyant Chautala, former deputy chief minister of Haryana. Last year, he was booked by the Gurgaon Police along with YouTuber Elvish Yadav, for allegedly using rare species of snakes and a .32 bore pistol in a music video. The duo was also questioned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with allegations linked to money laundering and rave parties. The agency had confiscated movable and immovable assets worth over Rs 58 lakh allegedly belonging to the duo under provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) in connection with a similar snake venom case registered by the Noida Police.
News18
2 days ago
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- 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
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- 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.
