Why Kannada actor Darshan’s Qaidi No 511 at Ballari Jail is causing a major buzz
Darshan Thoogudeepa, who is embroiled in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case, has been making waves ever since his transfer to Ballari jail. The buzz isn't just about his legal battle, but also the curious detail of his undertrial prisoner number – 511.
Darshan's previous identification in Bengaluru's Parappana Agrahara Central Jail was UTP No. 6106. However, after a controversial photograph surfaced showing him smoking with a notorious rowdy sweater, he was relocated to Ballari prison. Here, he was assigned UTP No. 511, a number that adds up to 7, aligning with the actor's well-documented obsession with the digit.
Darshan’s Obsession with the Number 7
Darshan's affinity for the number 7 is no secret. Born on February 16, 1977, he has repeatedly emphasized the number’s importance in his life. Many of his personal possessions, including his luxury cars, have number plates that either contain or add up to the number 7. This fascination even extended to his previous prisoner number, 6106, assigned to him while in Bengaluru’s Parappana Agrahara jail. Fans embraced the number 6106, with some going as far as getting tattoos and stickers featuring the digits. Even a baby photoshoot was organized with a prison uniform bearing the number, sparking outrage and leading to action from the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights.
With Darshan’s new UTP 511 in Ballari, shift their focus from 6106 to 511, given its connection to the actor's lucky number. The fascination with his prisoner number has
