The ugly underworld serpent has once again thrust it's fangs and who's re-appeared on it's hit-list? The entertainment industry. Does that mean that Mumbai is no longer safe for the celebs? We discuss the same with some of our television stars and also find out if the underworld nexus intimidates them. Different people, different opinions…read on…

Gaurav Chopraa
Mumbai is pretty safe compared to most metropolitans across the globe. You can roam about in the city with your mobile phone even at 4 am without the fear of being robbed. Mugging is rampant everywhere else. Talking about the underworld, they can be connected with any field, be it entertainment, construction… Any big business attracts the underworld. The glam quotient of the industry is an added attraction for them, they like meeting stars, having them at their parties. The underworld does exist and it can unpredictably affect anyone, even someone like me who has no connections with anyone whom I think might be linked.

Barkha Bisht
Mumbai is the safest city. Even at 2am I can travel all alone which I can't do in Delhi. I don't feel scared of the underworld. One needs to have unlimited money to be terrorised by them and I don't have that kind of money (laughs). With what I have read in media, the underworld and the entertainment industry are surely connected.

Moulli Ganguly
Mumbai is a safe city but it was a safer five years back. However, compared to other metros, it is definitely better placed. A woman can stay alone and commute even at late hours. As far as underworld goes there are different dimensions to it. I have not been introduced to this eerie side and don't even wish to come across it!

Neha Bamb
I don't have much to say about the underworld as I haven't seen anything personally. With all what I have read in papers I do think there is connection between the entertainment industry and the underworld. In my opinion Mumbai is safest city to dwell in and one can comfortably travel anywhere, anytime.

Nausheen Alii Sardar
During my school times my parents strictly wanted me to be off a filmi career as there were rumours that all the actresses are picked up by the underworld. Since last 4-5 years underworld has been lying low. I don't fear the underworld. In fact the closer I am getting with the film world more the safer I am finding it. I went to Karachi last year and found it as rich as Dubai. Mumbai I suppose is the second richest city yet there is no proper infrastructure. Probably we need to show off the money.