Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana received a chilling threat audio message from a man who claimed to be a member of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, warning the actor that he could face a fate similar to that of fellow actor Tiger Shroff and that police protection would not shield him indefinitely. The contents of the audio were shared by a Mumbai Police source on 8 November 2026.

What the Audio Message Said

In the audio, a man who identified himself as Anil Pandit claimed to be Lawrence Bishnoi's younger brother and said the actor had not responded to previous calls. 'I am Anil Pandit speaking, I am Lawrence Bishnoi's younger brother, I called you, but you didn't pick up the phone and then cut the call,' the voice in the recording said, according to the Mumbai Police source.

The message continued with a direct reference to Tiger Shroff: 'If you want to show this kind of attitude, then something similar to what happened with Tiger Shroff could happen to you too.' The caller also claimed to have information about Khurrana's residence in Chandigarh and his current whereabouts in Mumbai, as well as the registration number of his vehicle.

Notably, the message framed itself as an offer for dialogue while simultaneously issuing escalating threats. 'You need good luck every day to stay away from us, while we only need one day of good luck to harm you,' the caller reportedly stated. The message also extended the threat to the actor's family members and associates.

Accused Arrested in Bengaluru

Prior to the audio message disclosure, Mumbai Police arrested a suspect identified as Vaibhav Mishra, described as an IT engineer, from Bengaluru on Wednesday in connection with a broader campaign of threatening emails and audio messages sent to multiple Bollywood celebrities. Mishra was reportedly sending threatening messages in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang while impersonating a gang member.

The list of targets reportedly included both Ayushmann Khurrana and actor Tusshar Kapoor. According to Mumbai Police sources, the accused had been threatening several film personalities based in Mumbai over a period of days before his arrest.

Extortion Demand Reportedly Made

According to reports, the sender had also reportedly demanded crores of rupees from Khurrana, known for his work in films such as Dream Girl. The demand places this incident within a wider pattern of extortion attempts targeting Hindi film industry figures that have been attributed — sometimes falsely — to the Bishnoi gang.

Pattern of Celebrity Threats

This incident is part of a broader series of threat messages received by Bollywood celebrities in recent months, with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang's name frequently invoked. Law enforcement agencies have noted that in several such cases, the actual perpetrators are unconnected impostors exploiting the gang's feared reputation to extract money. The arrest of Vaibhav Mishra appears to follow this pattern, though investigations are ongoing. Mumbai Police has not yet confirmed whether the 'Anil Pandit' audio is linked to Mishra or represents a separate threat.

What Happens Next

Mumbai Police is continuing its investigation into the full scope of the threats. Khurrana's security arrangements are under review, according to sources. The case underscores mounting concerns about the misuse of gang names to intimidate public figures and extort money, an issue that has drawn attention from both law enforcement and the film industry in recent months.