How Three Dons Once Ruled Mumbai's Underworld Before Dawood Ibrahim
Karim Lala, Haji Mastan, and Varadarajan Mudaliar were the three dominant figures who controlled Mumbai's criminal underworld for decades. Each operated within distinct spheres, running smuggling and gambling networks while commanding strong influence within their respective communities. Haji Mastan stood out for his notable ties to Bollywood and his later entry into politics, reflecting the broader reach of these figures beyond crime. Their collective grip on the city, however, eventually weakened with the violent rise of Dawood Ibrahim. Ibrahim's emergence marked a decisive turning point that fundamentally reshaped Mumbai's criminal landscape.
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