Mourner Riteish Deshmukh calls for justice after tragic death of Baba Siddique | Hindi Movie News

Baba SiddiqueFormer Maharashtra minister and senior leader of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), was tragically shot and killed on the night of October 12, 2024, in Bandra East, Mumbai. The shocking incident occurred outside her son, Zeeshan Siddiqueoffice, where he was ambushed by three unidentified assailants. Despite being rushed to Lilavati Hospital, he was declared dead on arrival.
This brutal act sent waves of grief across the political and social landscape. bollywood community, where Siddique was known for his close relationships with numerous stars. The news of Siddique’s death sparked an outpouring of condolences from several celebrities who had the privilege of meeting him.
Riteish Deshmukh expressed his sadness in X, stating, “Extremely saddened and shocked beyond words to learn about the tragic demise of Shri #BabaSiddique ji. My heart goes out to @zeeshan_iyc and the entire family. May God give them strength to face this difficult time. The perpetrators of this horrific crime must be brought to justice.”
Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan, both close associates of Siddique, were also seen arriving at Lilavati Hospital soon after the news broke. Dutt was one of the first to arrive, closely followed by Khan. Other Bollywood personalities, including Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra, also came to pay their respects. Shilpa Shetty was visibly shaken by the loss and was seen leaving the hospital in tears.
Krishna Hegde, a former MLA who has collaborated with Siddique for over 35 years, also paid tribute to his friend. He shared insights into Siddique’s deep connections in Bollywood, which began with his friendship with the late Sunil Dutt. “Baba was first close to Sunil Dutt and then Sanjay Dutt and Priya Dutt. Like many of us, he had close ties to his family. He was also close to Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan,” Hegde explained.
He emphasized that Siddique played a significant role in bridging the gap between politics and Bollywood in Mumbai.
Baba Siddique’s ‘Namaz E Janaza’ will be held today, 13th October, Sunday at 7pm after Maghrib Namaz at Maqba Heights, Bandra (W). He will be buried in Bada Kabarastan, located opposite Marine Lines Station, with the burial scheduled for 8:30 pm.