Bollywood Actor Hemant Modi Arrested After 12 Years on the Run
Actor Hemant Modi's Arrest
Hemant Modi, known for his roles alongside Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh, has been apprehended after evading law enforcement for over a decade. The 53-year-old, who was convicted of murder, had been on the run since he absconded from parole. He was incarcerated until 2014. A Crime Branch official disclosed that Hemant had been a fugitive for 12 years, during which he continued to work in various Hindi films, often under an alias. Reports indicate that he resided in Patan and other areas before relocating to Mumbai to pursue his acting career. Here’s what you should know about him.
Insights into Hemant Modi's Career
All you need to know about Hemant Modi
The authorities revealed that Hemant, whose full name is Hemant Nagindas Purushottamdas Modi, maintained a prominent presence in the entertainment sector while evading capture. He was involved in notable projects such as Thugs Of Hindostan, featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan. Additionally, he reportedly acted in Jayeshbhai Jordaar alongside Ranveer Singh.
In addition to these films, Modi appeared in Anurag Basu's Metro In Dino, featuring Aditya Roy Kapur, Sara Ali Khan, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. He also took part in Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan. The police further noted that he was involved in television series such as Wagle Ki Duniya and Mere Sai. Notably, he was linked to Sunny Deol's film Lahore 1947, directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Beyond Hindi cinema and television, Hemant is reported to have acted in 20 Gujarati films and participated in 17 Gujarati theatre productions. Sources suggest that he operated under the name Spandan Modi in the entertainment field, having previously adopted the name Twinkle Mukund Dave to secure a corporate position in Ahmedabad.
Details Surrounding Hemant Modi's Legal Troubles
More about Hemant Modi's case
For those unfamiliar, Hemant was granted a 30-day parole by the Gujarat High Court on July 25, 2014. He was convicted for the murder of Narendra alias Naino Yashwant Kamble, which occurred in 2005. His conviction took place in 2008, alongside his brother Sachin Modi and five others, all of whom received life sentences. Hemant reportedly served six years in Sabarmati Central Jail and Mehsana Jail before fleeing. The Ahmedabad Detection of Crime Branch ultimately apprehended him after he violated his parole. Stay tuned for further updates!