Ayesha Takia's family receiving death threats

Police speculate that the death threat calls to Ayesha Takia’s family could be a ploy of either a gangster or prankster to extort quick money

Actress Ayesha Takia’s family have been harassed by an unidentified person, who has been calling and threatening the family over the past three days.

Takia’s husband, Farhan Azmi, has complained to the crime branch about this unidentified individual’s threats to kill him and his father Abu Asim Azmi, who heads the Samajwadi party in Mumbai.

According to Farhan, the unidentified person seems to know about all his movements. He tells us, “The caller has identified himself as a Hindu fanatic from Uttar Pradesh. He has also told me that he had come to Mumbai disguised as a Muslim and that my family is listed first on his hit list.”

In order to take pre-emptive measures, Farhan has ensured that there is heavy security around his hotels and residence.

He adds, “I have also hired more security guards for Ayesha, as she has to continuously travel for her shoots.”

Police speculate that the threatening calls are being made either by a gangster or a prankster, who just wants to extort quick money from the family.

Some months ago, Farhan had complained of receiving similar calls from the gangster, Ravi Pujari, who had demanded a ransom of Rs 10 crore. When an official complaint was lodged, the calls stopped.

This time, however, the calls are being made by another person.

Farhan, who had applied for a gun license, is still awaiting clearance from the police department.