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Gold Smuggling Drama: Kannada Star Ranya Rao Left Hanging Without Bail, Hearing Postponed; Yesterday Her Buddy Got Nabbed, Daddy’s Under the Microscope Now!

Gather around, my dear Bollywood buffs, for today we dive into a story that’s spicier than a Mumbai street-side vada pav! Our protagonist? The glamorous Kannada actress Ranya Rao, caught in a golden web of intrigue and… well, gold!

Ranya Rao’s Golden Adventures 🚨

In the latest episode of ‘Bollywood Meets Crime’, Ranya Rao found herself in a bit of a pickle. The special court in Bengaluru has delayed the hearing on her bail plea. But why, you ask? Oh, just a casual case of getting nabbed with a whopping 14.2 kg of gold at Kempegowda International Airport on March 3rd. Now, I love a bit of bling as much as the next Bollywood diva, but this is taking it to a whole new level!

Ranya’s arrest has opened up a Pandora’s box, revealing a saga involving her friend Tarun Raju, who was also arrested. Apparently, despite some post-marital squabbles with architect hubby Jatin Hukkeri, Ranya and Tarun were quite the dynamic duo in the gold smuggling circuit. Friends that smuggle together, stay together, they say! 🤔

The VIP Drama Unfolds 🎭

The plot thickens! Ranya has been accused of taking advantage of the VIP protocol at the airport. Her stepfather, Dr. K Ramachandra Rao, who is none other than Karnataka’s DGP, allegedly lent a helping hand. The state government has now tasked Additional Chief Secretary Gaurav Gupta with investigating the good doctor’s role. Talk about family ties, huh?

The DRI’s Golden Catch

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has been playing detective, and they struck gold (literally!). They found jewelry worth 2.1 crore rupees and cash amounting to 2.7 crore rupees at Ranya’s swanky Lavelle Road apartment. I don’t know about you, but my savings account feels awfully inadequate right now! 😅

The Dubai Connection 🌍

Ranya’s frequent flyer miles would make any traveler green with envy. She’s been to Dubai 27 times in a year, and in the last 15 days alone, she made four trips. Talk about dedication! For each kilo of gold, sources claim she pocketed a cool 1 lakh rupees. I mean, I get the allure of shopping in Dubai, but this is next level!

Nisha’s Nutshell 🥜

In Bollywood, drama is the currency, and everyone’s got a side hustle. But if your side hustle involves 14.2 kilos of gold, maybe consider a backup plan that doesn’t involve the DRI, just saying! Remember, in the world of glitz and glamour, everything that glitters might just be… gold! 💫

Newshound Nisha

Nisha Sharma, popularly known as Newshound Nisha, is a dedicated Bollywood news reporter who sniffs out the latest happenings in the Hindi film industry. With her keen nose for news and extensive industry contacts, she keeps readers informed about the most recent developments in the world of Bollywood.

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