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Darshan’s new prison number 511 sparks interest

He was shifted from Parappana Agrahara to Ballari Jail after a photo and video of him enjoying a beverage and smoking inside the jail went viral

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In a recent development, actor Darshan has been transferred from Parappana Agrahara Central Jail to Ballari Jail following a court order. At his new facility, Darshan has been assigned the undertrial prisoner number 511, a number that has quickly become a topic of discussion. Interestingly, when summed up, the digits of 511 total to 7—a number of deep personal significance for Darshan.

Darshan’s fascination with the number 7 is well-documented. Born on February 16, 1977, Darshan views 7 as his lucky number, a belief reflected in various aspects of his life, including the registration numbers of his luxurious cars. For example, many of his vehicles bear numbers 7999 that, when added together, total 7.

Previously, at Parappana Agrahara, Darshan was known by undertrial number 6106. This number became a point of fan enthusiasm, leading to numerous tributes, such as tattoos, vehicle stickers, and even themed photoshoots. The fervor around 6106 drew significant attention, including from the Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, which noted the unusual public response.

He was shifted from Parappana Agrahara to Ballari Jail after a photo and video of him enjoying a beverage and smoking inside the jail went viral. The leaked footage, showing Darshan in relaxed conditions, led to concerns about his treatment and sparked action from Home Minister G Parameshwara. Out of the 17, including actor Darshan, among them 12 other inmates involved were also relocated to different prisons across Karnataka. Seven jail officers were suspended, and an investigation is underway. To prevent similar incidents, new measures including CCTV cameras and jammers will be implemented, and standard jail rules will be enforced.

Now, as Darshan has been shifted to Ballari Jail with the number 511, the spotlight is on whether this new numerical alignment will impact his luck for the Devil hero.

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