NEW DELHI (AP) — A senior politician in India’s financial capital, Mumbai, who was also known for his close ties with Bollywood has been shot dead weeks before a key state election.

Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister and NCP leader often seen bridging the worlds of politics and Bollywood, was tragically shot dead in Mumbai. Known for his star-studded iftar parties, Siddique was closely associated with Sunil Dutt and regarded as family by Priya Dutt.

An Indian politician has been shot dead in the commercial capital, Mumbai. Gunmen opened fire on Baba Siddique, 66, near the office of his son, who is also a politician, according to local media reports.

Un político de alto nivel en la capital financiera india, Mumbai, que era conocido por sus estrechos lazos con Bollywood fue asesinado a tiros unas semanas antes de unas cruciales elecciones estatales.

This article contains mention of death and gruesome details of murder and violence, which could be triggering for some readers. The shocking killing of senior NCP leader Baba Siddique has taken the internet by storm.

Latest visuals from incident spot near Nirmal Nagar in Bandra East where NCP leader Baba Siddiqui was shot at, late night on October 12. Baba Siddiqui's body has been taken to Cooper Hospital for post-mortem.

Mumbai: Former Maharashtra minister and member of the Ajit Pawar-led faction of the NCP, Baba Siddique was fatally shot in Mumbai's Bandra. The attack occurred around 9:30 pm on Saturday (Oct 12) near the office of his son Zeeshan,