In brief
In a tense security incident, Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was targeted by gunmen in Mumbai's Juhu suburb. Police report he suffered no gunshot wounds, but his driver was injured. The attack fuels fears of escalating violence against public figures in India, a trend seen in recent years. Authorities urge vigilance as the investigation continues. Shroff, a 36‑year‑old film star and football enthusiast, remains shaken but continues his career.
Tiger Shroff Survives Shooting in Mumbai
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was shot at on Sunday night near a football club in the Juhu suburb of Mumbai, but police confirm he sustained no gunshot wounds.
The 36‑year‑old was traveling in a car that was leaving the club when at least two gunmen fired multiple shots at close range into the front passenger seat while the car moved past a crowd, videos circulating online show.
Although Shroff was unharmed, his driver and another bystander were injured, according to police. The incident has raised alarm over the safety of public figures in India, a country that has seen a string of targeted attacks on celebrities in recent years.
"These attempts to intimidate people will not be tolerated, and we will put an end to this hooliganism," said Eknath Shinde, deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, and he visited Shroff to convey support.
The attack follows prior incidents such as the 2024 gun assault on Salman Khan’s home and the murder of politician Baba Siddique in Mumbai, underscoring a growing trend of violence against high‑profile individuals.
Shroff, who first appeared on screen in the 2014 romance Heropanti, has since become a star in Indian cinema and also a passionate football fan, even playing for Mumbai FC.
For now, he remains shaken but continues his career, and Indian authorities are tightening security measures for celebrities.
