Updated on: 22 April, 2025 01:29 PM IST |Shweta Shah
Following the summons of South superstar Mahesh Babu by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), many other celebrities have come under the radar of the agencys investigation for various reasons. However, this is not the first time actors have been a part of any probe. Lets see a list of actors who were summoned by the ED in the past.
1. Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor was recently issued a summons from the Enforcement Directorate in relation to the Mahadev betting app scam case. The actor has been the face of the app's social media platforms and has received payments for reportedly carrying out promotional activities on them.Along with him, many other celebrities have also come under the radar of the agency's investigation.
2. Hina Khan
The television superstar is next on the list of the Enforcement Directorate. Hina Khan has been questioned about the source of money received through the app. This comes after she attended and performed at the Mahadev betting app promoter Sourabh Chandarkar's wedding in February 2023.
3. Shraddha Kapoor
The Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar actress was also issued summons from the ED in connection with the Mahadev money laundering case. As Shraddha Kapoor promoted the app, the agency suspects the payment she received might be illegal proceeds of a crime.
4. Huma Qureshi
Along with Shraddha Kapoor and Hina Khan, the Ek Thi Daayan actress was also summoned by the agency in connection with the Mahadev betting app scam case. Huma Qureshi even attended the company's success party in December 2022.
5. Kapil Sharma
The actor-comedian has also joined the list of the Mahadev money laundering case, as he was summoned to appear in front of the Enforcement Directorate. Reportedly, Kapil Sharma has also been questioned about the money he received after promoting the app.
6. Jacqueline Fernandez
You must be living under a rock if you are not aware of the infamous Jacqueline Fernandez and Sukesh Chandrashekhar case. The latter, a conman, fell madly in love with the actress and serenaded her with luxurious gifts. She was then summoned by the ED in a money laundering case.
7. Nora Fatehi
The actress-dancer was also a victim of Sukesh Chandrashekar's offer of a lavish lifestyle. Nora Fatehi was also summoned by the Enforcement Directorate for a money laundering case in connection with the conman.
8. Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan
The father-in-law and daughter-in-law duo were questioned by the ED in relation to their alleged Panama Papers case. This dates back to 2017, when the Bachchan family's reputation was at stake.
9. Mahesh Babu
The Tollywood superstar has been under the radar of ED in connection with a money laundering case involving two real estate builders from Hyderabad. Mahesh Babu endorsed the projects linked to these builders and has reportedly received 5.9 crore for the same.
The actor has been asked to appear before the agency for questioning on April 28.
