Sex Baba's theatre connection

An auto-driver turned theatre actor, turned pimp -- Dwivedi's right-hand man praveen has an interesting resume, much like his boss

An auto-driver turned theatre actor, turned pimpu00a0-- Dwivedi's right-hand man praveen has an interesting resume, much like his boss

Shiv Murti Dwivedi aka Sex Baba was running a nationwide organised sex racket, with some models and actresses allegedly working for him. But he didn't do it on his own. There were people like Praveen Kumar by his side.

Praveen in one of his theatre productions

According to the police, Praveen Kumar, previously an autorickshaw driver, joined hands with Baba in 2008. Praveen, who was working as a pimp with the Baba, was a theatre artist and was part of several productions

Dwivedi's Men

Police is probing the involvement of a few people for their alleged links with the self-styled Godman. Investigators are busy collecting evidence and corroborating data against 39-year-old Shiv Murti Dwivedi.
Delhi Police on Thursday night took Baba to his hometown Chitrakoot by train to collect more evidence against him.
"We are investigating the role of a few people who were associated with Dwivedi and helped him run his business. We have also questioned some. Though we have not apprehended anyone, we may make some arrests soon,'' said a senior police official.

with reputed groups in Delhi. According to a source, Praveen was fascinated by the character of a police officer and also played the role in one of the productions.

One of his former co-artists Sudheer said, "I am shocked to hear that an artist like him was involved in a sex racket. He was a brilliant actor who hardly came for the rehearsals, but used to deliver amazing scenes."