In the 90s, Bollywood had significant connections with the underworld, particularly with Dawood Ibrahim. Actors saw it as prestigious to be associated with him. Dawood didn't aim to make money from films but enjoyed being close to cinema stars, often funding movies and giving expensive gifts.
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