Tanushree Dutta has once again spoken out about the alleged existence of ‘Bollywood mafia’, linking it to the deaths of actors Sushant Singh Rajput and Jiah Khan.In a conversation with Meri Saheli, the actor claimed that both the stars were “troubled” and questioned the circumstances that led to their deaths.
“If there was no mafia, they would be here.”
Tanushree said the industry has an “unspoken” reality that is rarely discussed openly.“Bollywood mafia bhi hai. Bilkul hai. That’s why today, Jiah Khan and Sushant Singh Rajput are not among us. If there was no mafia, these upcoming talented stars would be here,” she said.She added: “It’s an unspoken thing that they were disturbed. I don’t think they died by suicide. But even if we assume they did, why would a person get to that point?”
“No ordinary person would wake up and take such a step.”
Questioning the idea of suicide, Tanushree said that people do not take such decisions without being pushed into a severe mental state.“No normal person wakes up and decides to end their life,” she said. “Especially someone who has seen success and built confidence. For someone to get to a point where their self-talk becomes defeated, something serious must have happened.”She added that suicide occurs when a person feels there is no way forward. “But the question is: Who brought them to this state?” I asked.Tanushree pointed out that the actors are aware of the uncertainties in the film industry and are mentally prepared for the ups and downs.
“This is not a stable 9-to-5 job. Artists know that sometimes things work out, and sometimes they don’t. That’s part of the industry,” she said.“Career setbacks are not enough for someone to take such a step. If that happens, there has to be a focused effort to push that person in that direction,” she added.
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“If you don’t follow them, you will become a target.”
Speaking about the alleged operation of such groups, Tanushree said people who do not comply often face consequences.“These mafia-like people have big egos,” she said. “If you don’t follow their path, you become their enemy. People who want to work honestly and independently are targeted and harassed.”She added that even talented and popular actors can be marginalized. “A few powerful people can decide your fate. If you don’t follow them, you become a target. They can destroy your career,” she claimed.“They are irrational, almost like evil forces,” Tanushree said, describing these individuals.
There is no logic, just a tendency to control and annoy others.“If you don’t participate in their activities, you will be labeled as an outsider. No matter how talented you are, you can still be expelled,” she added.
“There has to be some connection to reality.”
While Tanushree refrained from making direct claims, he said the industry’s depiction in films and global discoveries point to deeper issues.“I can’t make direct statements without evidence,” she said. “But when movies show facts like this, when things like the Epstein case come out on a global scale, there has to be some connection to reality.”“You have to ask: How do such deaths happen? How does someone who saw success suddenly give up?” she concluded.
