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.

Baba Siddique, 66, a senior politician in India’s financial capital Mumbai, has been fatally shot weeks before a key state election, according to authorities.

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.

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.