Who's next? Film body condemns firing at Tiger Shroff, demands Bollywood protection

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) condemned the firing at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai. It warned that repeated attacks on members of the film industry are creating an atmosphere of fear. The association urged Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take strict action against those responsible. It also questioned how Bollywood personalities can feel safe when such incidents continue to occur in the city.Shroff narrowly escaped direct gunshot injury when five rounds were fired at his BMW near Pushpa Park in Juhu on Sunday evening. He suffered gunpowder burns on his right hand, while his driver, Firdaus, and an autorickshaw driver were injured in the incident. Police have launched an investigation and detained one person for questioning as they work to identify and trace the attackers.In a strongly worded statement on X, the AICWA expressed shock over the incident, pointing to a series of attacks involving people associated with the film industry. It said one person had been hit by a bullet and Shroff had escaped an attack that could have claimed his life.The association also drew parallels with previous incidents involving Bollywood personalities, including the firing outside Salman Khan's Bandra residence, the stabbing of Saif Ali Khan at his home, the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty's Juhu residence and repeated attacks on comedian Kapil Sharma's caf. "This is not an isolated incident," the AICWA said, alleging that these attacks were part of a deliberate attempt to intimidate film personalities and extort money from them."Today it is Tiger Shroff. Who is next? When a celebrity is not safe in the heart of Mumbai, how can an ordinary Mumbaikar feel safe?" the association added. The AICWA also criticised the authorities for failing to prevent repeated attacks, arguing that assurances and statements weren't enough to address the threat. It said gangsters had openly claimed responsibility for earlier incidents, yet the alleged networks behind such attacks continued to operate."Mumbai's streets are once again being stained with blood, and the situation is reminiscent of the underworld era of the 1990s," the statement read. The association added that Bollywood was being left to fend for itself despite the seriousness of the situation.See the full post here:MEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release | 18 October 2026 "Today Tiger Shroff, who is next?" Firing in Juhu: AICWA says government and police have failed, demands strictest action against gangsters Mumbai: The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) is shocked and deeply anguished by the firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai's Juhu area, in which one person was hit by a bullet. Tiger Shroff, whose life could easily have been lost in the attack, narrowly escaped. This is not an isolated incident. Shots were fired outside Salman Khan's residence in Bandra. Actor Saif Ali Khan was stabbed in an attack at his Bandra home. Shots were fired outside the Juhu home of filmmaker Rohit Shetty. Comedian Kapil Sharma's cafe was attacked repeatedly. Now Tiger Shroff has been fired upon. One after another, people from the film industry are being targeted, and a deliberate atmosphere of fear is being created. The intent is plain: gangsters want to terrorise Bollywood personalities and extort money from them. "Today it is Tiger Shroff. Who is next? When a celebrity is not safe in the heart of Mumbai, how can an ordinary Mumbaikar feel safe?" the AICWA said. Despite repeated incidents, the government and the police have failed to stop these attacks and to protect the people of Bollywood. Gangsters have openly claimed responsibility in earlier cases, yet the network continues to operate. Statements are not enough. Bollywood needs real protection. Mumbai's streets are once again being stained with blood, and the situation is reminiscent of the underworld era of the 1990s. The law-and-order situation in the city is a matter of grave concern. Today, it feels as if Bollywood is left to the mercy of God. AICWA makes the following demands of Maharashtra's Hon'ble Chief Minister and Home Minister, Shri Devendra Fadnavis: 1) Take the strictest possible action against the gangsters behind these attacks, in the only language they understand. 2) Arrest the shooters and also those who ordered the firing, without delay, and break the extortion network. 3) Provide adequate security and protection to film personalities and their families. 4) Fix accountability for the repeated failure to prevent these attacks. 5) Restore the confidence of Mumbai's citizens and the film fraternity in law and order. "Mumbai will not be allowed to go back to the underworld days of the 1990s. Bollywood will not work in the shadow of fear," the AICWA added. Er Suresh Shyamlal Gupta President AICWA | #TigerShroff | #Bollywood | #AICWA | #AllIndianCineWorkersAssociation | #Firing | | @Dev_Fadnavis | @CMOMaharashtra | @iYogeshRKadam | @DGPMaharashtra | @ANI | @PTI_News | @ians_india | @sureshsgupta |— All Indian Cine Workers Association (@aicwaofficial) October 18, 2026The body has put forward five demands to Fadnavis. These include the strictest possible action against those behind the attacks, the immediate arrest of the shooters and those who ordered the firing, and the dismantling of the alleged extortion network. It has also called for adequate security for film personalities and their families, accountability for repeated lapses in preventing such incidents, and steps to restore public confidence in Mumbai's law and order."Mumbai will not be allowed to go back to the underworld days of the 1990s. Bollywood will not work in the shadow of fear," the AICWA said. The statement was issued in the name of its president, Er Suresh Shyamlal Gupta.Maha Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visits actorMeanwhile, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited Shroff at his home on Sunday. Confirming that the actor had suffered gunpowder burns on his right hand, Shinde described the incident as serious and assured that strict action would follow. He also said no gang or individual would be allowed to revive gang wars in Mumbai.According to Shinde, five rounds were fired at Shroff's BMW as the actor was leaving after playing a football match. Although Shroff escaped direct bullet injury, his driver and an autorickshaw driver were injured. A video footage captures the chaos after gunshots were fired at the actor. He is seen taking the wheel as a vlogger screams for help while recording the aftermath of the attack.VIDEO | Mumbai: On Tiger Shroff firing incident, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde says, "Tiger Shroff was fired at, and it is a very serious incident. From the videos, it appears that he narrowly escaped. Five rounds were fired, and his driver was injured. By God's grace, he escaped unharmed, and that is a big thing. The incident deserves the strongest condemnation. I met him just now and spoke to him. He sustained injuries to his right hand. His hand was burnt by gunpowder, and he also suffered injuries. His family, particularly his mother, is worried about their safety. They said they had no quarrel or enmity with anyone and questioned why they were attacked despite that. I assured them that the Mumbai Police and the Maharashtra government stand with them. The safety of the general public in Mumbai is our priority, and the safety of celebrities facing threats is equally important. Our government and the police will treat this matter as a priority. No gang or individual will be allowed to indulge in intimidation or hooliganism in Mumbai. No one will be spared... It appears that some gangs are trying to revive gang wars in Mumbai, but neither the police nor the government will allow such activities. The Chief Minister has taken this matter very seriously, and so have all of us. I also appeal to celebrities to immediately inform the police if they receive threatening calls from anyone. The police and the government will take all necessary measures to ensure their safety. I would only say that, just as gang wars were brought to an end in the 1990s, we will not allow them to return to Mumbai. The safety of every citizen, whether a member of the public or a celebrity, will remain our priority. No one involved will be spared." (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTfmBd)— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 18, 2026A social media post attributed to Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu, who are reportedly based abroad, claimed responsibility for the firing in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi group. The claim has emerged as police investigate the attack and question the person detained in connection with the case.The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of film personalities in Mumbai, with the AICWA insisting that those responsible must be brought to justice and security arrangements strengthened.- Ends