The Netflix documentary (2023) is a hard-hitting look at the violent clash between the Mumbai Police and the powerful crime syndicate known as "D-Company" during the 1990s. Directed by Raaghav Dar and Francis Longhurst, the film explores the controversial rise of "encounter specialists"—police officers empowered to use extrajudicial force to dismantle the city's criminal grip. Key Themes and Insights
: The film details how crime lord Dawood Ibrahim and his syndicate exerted unchecked influence over Mumbai, controlling everything from extortion and smuggling to Bollywood and cricket.
“Mumbai Mafia does well to glean various perspectives from across the board... It is as critical of the ruthless mafia as it is of extrajudicial murders being routinely carried out by the police.” Wikipedia The film is currently available for streaming on Netflix. Mumbai Mafia: Police vs the Underworld (2023)
: Major turning points featured include the 1991 shootout at Lokhandwala and the 1993 Mumbai bombings , which shifted the narrative of the underworld from organized crime to international terrorism. Reviews and Community Perspectives
Critics generally praise the documentary for its access to key interview subjects—including the encounter cops themselves and investigative journalists like and Minty Tejpal —but some noted its lack of broader historical context regarding earlier mafia figures.