Nationalist Congress Party leader and former Maharashtra MLA Baba Siddique was shot dead outside his son Zeeshan Siddique's office in Bandra, Mumbai, on October 12. His murder has sent shockwaves across the city and the film fraternity as the politician had close ties with some Bollywood celebrities.

The recent killing of NCP leader Baba Siddique, known for his high-profile Iftar parties and Bollywood connections, outside his son Zeeshan Siddique’s Mumbai office, has once again brought attention to the dangerous ties between showbiz and the underworld.

Siddique, who was gunned down on Saturday night, may have been targeted by the Lawrence Bishnoi because of his proximity to Salman Khan. Here are some instances of celebrities coming in the crosshairs

Baba Siddique might have been known for his political affiliations but more than that, he became a household name when he reunited Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan at his iftar party.

Baba Siddique was tragically shot dead on October 12 in Bandra, Mumbai, an event that has raised significant security concerns, especially as this attack comes on the heels of an earlier incident involving Bollywood star Salman Khan.

NCP leader Baba Siddique's murder sent shockwaves across political and Bollywood communities. Reacting to the same, Actor Arbaaz Khan on Wednesday said Siddique was a very close family friend and loved person.

The assailants involved in Siddique’s murder have allegedly linked themselves to the notorious Bishnoi gang, whose leader, Lawrence Bishnoi, is currently imprisoned in Gujarat's Sabarmati Jail.

At an event, actor Arbaaz Khan shared an update on how the family is ensuring Salman Khan’s safety after the murder of politician Baba Siddique.