Bollywood Actor Arrested in $5.5M Drug Trafficking Bust at Airport

In a shocking turn of events, Bollywood actor Vishal Brahma was arrested last month by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) at Chennai airport for his alleged involvement in a $5.5 million drug trafficking scheme. Brahma, who hails from Assam, was intercepted while returning from Singapore on Air India flight AI 347.

Authorities discovered that Brahma was carrying a large quantity of methaqualone, a recreational drug, in his possession. Sources reveal that the actor was allegedly recruited by a Nigerian drug syndicate to smuggle the contraband. This incident has cast a dark shadow over Brahma's acting career, which saw him portray a college student in the 2019 Bollywood film 'Student of the Year 2'.

Prior to this arrest, Brahma had also been involved in other projects like 'Bihu Attack'. In August 2024, he had publicly accused the makers of 'Bihu Attack', including actor-producer Arbaaz Khan, of not clearing his payment. Brahma claimed he had stayed on set for an entire month at his own expense and struggled to get a response from the production team for two months.

The arrest of Vishal Brahma has sent shockwaves through the Bollywood industry, raising questions about the challenges faced by struggling actors and the lure of the drug trade. As the investigation continues, the future of Brahma's acting career remains uncertain.