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The ‘troika’ of Mumbai: 3 dons, 3 spheres, 1 city’s underbelly

Karim Lala, Haji Mastan, and Varadarajan Mudaliar were pivotal figures in Mumbai’s criminal underworld, orchestrating smuggling and gambling operations while wielding significant community dominance. Haji Mastan, known for his connections with Bollywood and his foray into politics, highlighted their multifaceted influence. However, their reign faced a violent end with the emergence of Dawood Ibrahim, marking a shift in the criminal landscape.

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