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Somy Ali’s Invitation to Lawrence Bishnoi: A Call for Peace Amidst Death Threats to Salman Khan
Somy Ali, a former girlfriend of Bollywood actor Salman Khan, has recently made waves with her provocative social media activity involving gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. In a now-deleted Instagram post, she extended an invitation for a Zoom conversation with Bishnoi, particularly in light of the recent death threats directed at Khan following the death of political figure Baba Siddique.
In a conversation with Hindustan Times, Ali elaborated on her motivation for reaching out to Bishnoi. She expressed her apprehension regarding the threats targeting Salman Khan from the gangster’s faction, stating that her aim was to promote peace and dialogue rather than endorsing any form of hostility. “The death threats to Salman were truly concerning,” Ali emphasized. “My goal in addressing Lawrence Bishnoi was to foster understanding and communication. The film industry is vastly different now compared to the way it was in the 1990s, but the safety of individuals, especially women, has always been a critical issue. Although I never encountered direct threats, there were definitely times that made me feel uncomfortable.”
Following her controversial invitation, Ali faced a backlash on social media, leading her to retract her original post. In response to the trolling, she shared a subsequent message, commenting, “Trolls look for reasons to hate, but what they are genuinely upset about is their exclusion from social circles. To those who troll from behind screens, I say: step outside, observe the world around you, and recognize that it is perfectly fine to appreciate it. It seems that trolls often struggle to adapt to anything that is unfamiliar to them.”
The context of Ali’s outreach is significant, as it comes in the wake of fresh threats against Khan post-Siddique’s passing. The Bishnoi gang openly claimed responsibility for the threats in a Facebook announcement, intensifying concerns for Khan’s safety. In response to these escalating threats, security measures around Khan have been heightened; he is currently under Y-plus security, with his residence and filming locations closely monitored by authorities.
Somy Ali and Salman Khan’s romantic relationship spanned from 1991 to 1999. In recent professional developments, Ali has ventured into film production, establishing her own production company to contribute to the industry.
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