Oct 19, 2026 2:00pm IST
Tiger Shroff Car Firing Case: Film Industry Voices Concern, Urges Swift Action
Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt after unidentified assailants opened fire at his car in Mumbai’s Juhu area on October 18, leaving his driver and another person injured. Actors Ranvir Shorey, Ravi Kishan, Amaal Mallik and others have expressed concern about the law-and-order situation and called for swift action. The incident has sparked concern across the film industry,
Filmmaker Ahmed Khan, who directed Shroff in “Baaghi 2,” “Baaghi 3” and “Heropanti 2,” says, “It's quite strange and very worrying. The authorities need to know why this is happening and really buckle up. It is a shocker for all of us once again."
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Poonam Dhillon describes the incident as particularly disturbing because Tiger has never been associated with controversies. She says, “Tiger is among the most non-controversial actors. He has grown up in front of us. For him to be targeted is concerning. This can’t be compared to the situation in the 1990s. Rakesh Roshan was shot at, and Rajiv Rai had to leave the country. But at that time, we knew it was related to money, extortion and threats. I don't think this has got anything to do with that. We should not presume and make assumptions."
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) is now seeking a collective response. FWICE representative Ashok Dubey said repeated security scares involving Salman Khan, Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh had raised concerns about the safety of artists and film workers. Dubey said the federation had previously written to the government seeking discussions on protecting artists, technicians and other industry professionals.
He says that FWICE plans to approach all four producers' associations for a joint meeting to formulate security recommendations. A delegation representing the federation and producers' bodies would then seek a meeting with government officials. Dubey stressed that protection must extend beyond major stars.
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