Filmmaker Rohit Shetty is said to have received fresh death threats on Sunday, after he was allegedly sent an audio message demanding Rs 20 crore. The Mumbai Police took cognisance immediately and have launched a probe into the case, months after a firing incident ensued at his residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area in February 2026.

Accused claim to be linked to Bishnoi Gang

According to police, Shetty’s staff members received the threatening audio clip, in which the accused are heard to have links with the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The Mumbai Crime Branch has mounted a probe and has forwarded the recording for forensic examination to ascertain its authenticity and identify the speaker.

Audio clip warns of direct attack

Police sources familiar with the probe said that the alleged audio message demands an extortion sum of Rs 20 crore and warns that the firing outside his residence in February 2026 was merely a trailer, and that a direct attack would be launched at him if the demands are not met.

An officer from the Mumbai Crime Branch said that Shetty’s staff raised an alarm with the police upon receipt of the audio message. On the basis of preliminary findings, the cops suspect that the voice in the recording could belong to one Shubham Lonkar. An FIR has been registered in this regard at the Juhu Police Station, while forensic experts are also analysing the clip as part of the probe.

Bishnoi Gang had claimed responsibility for firing incident

Notably, on February 1, 2026, five rounds had been fired outside Shetty’s house shortly after midnight. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang had reportedly claimed responsibility for the incident. During the probe, the police arrested the alleged shooter, identified as Deepak Sharma, from Agra while he was evading cops. Authorities are continuing to investigate the broader network behind the incident and any links with the latest threat.

Shetty looking forward to hosting Khatron Ke Khiladi 15

Despite the security concerns, Shetty is preparing to host the 15th edition of the reality show, ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi,’ after a two-year hiatus. The upcoming season has been filmed in South Africa’s Cape Town and promises a refreshed format featuring both returning contestants, as well as new participants.

It is said to have featured some of the most demanding stunts ever seen on the show. The contestant line-up includes names like Gaurav Khanna, Rubina Dilaik, Avinash Mishra, Orry, Karan Wahi, Rithvik Dhanjani, Jasmin Bhasin, Vishal Aditya Singh, Harsh Gujral, Avika Gor, Shagun Sharma and Farrhana Bhatt. It will premiere on July 25 on Colors TV and will also stream online on JioHotstar.