Murder convict who became Bollywood actor arrested after 12 years on run
Hemant Nagindas Modi, a convicted murderer, was arrested after spending nearly 12 years on the run while working as a Bollywood actor. He had changed his identity and appeared in various films and television series during this time. Modi was apprehended by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch after they received a tip about his whereabouts.
- ▪Hemant Nagindas Modi was sentenced to life in prison for murder and jumped parole in 2014.
- ▪He built a career in the entertainment industry, appearing in films like Thugs of Hindostan and television shows such as Wagle Ki Duniya.
- ▪Modi was arrested near Gheekanta Metro Station in Ahmedabad after being tracked by police.
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Murder convict who became Bollywood actor arrested after 12 years on runHemant Nagindas Modi, who shared screen space with leading actors in films and television series, was picked up by the police on WednesdayUpdated on: May 21, 2026 6:41 PM ISTBy Maulik Pathak, AhmedabadShare viaCopy link A 53-year-old convicted murderer who spent nearly 12 years on the run, building a career as a Bollywood and television actor, has been arrested by the Ahmedabad Crime Branch, officials said on Thursday.Modi changed his identity and built a career in the entertainment industry, where he was doing supporting roles in films and television series.Hemant Nagindas Modi, who shared screen space with leading actors in films and television series, was picked up by the police near the Gheekanta metro station in…
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