Tiger Shroff firing sparks outrage: Bollywood reacts as Vidyut Jammwal questions security, Ram Gopal Varma calls it never-before-seen phenomenon
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A firing incident involving Tiger Shroff has shaken the industry and beyond. The firing took place around 7 pm on Sunday in Mumbai, when the Bollywood star was leaving a football club. A video of the incident showed the attackers shooting at his car from close range. While the star escaped unhurt, his driver and a bystander sustained injuries. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde later shared Tiger had suffered gunpowder burns on his right hand.
Adding to this, Tiger Shroff firing leaves Bollywood shaken: Vidyut Jammwal questions security, celebs demand strict action. (PTI) Police registered a case under Sections 109(1) and 3(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Sections 3 and 25 of the Arms Act. The attack has sparked concern across the movie industry, with several actors and filmmakers calling for strict action and raising questions about the safety of public figures. Vidyut Jammwal urged the Mumbai Police to ensure such an incident does not happen again, while filmmaker Rahul Dholakia questioned the law and order situation, asking who would be held accountable for criminals threatening Bollywood and opening fire on the streets.
Meanwhile, Vidyut Jammwal posted on Instagram on Monday to express his concern over the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff. Calling Tiger "the most fearless person" he knows, the star questioned the security arrangements and urged the Mumbai Police to ensure such an incident never happens again. “I would like to tell the Mumbai Police: you have provided him with security, but this must never happen again. If a lapse like this occurs, then you are the ones at fault,” he shared.
Notably, Vidyut also wondered why the followers present at the scene had not chased the attackers. He ended the video with a heartfelt message for Tiger, speaking about their friendship and shared love for the Bajrang Baan. “Tiger, my friend, we both share a favourite, the Bajrang Baan. Just keep listening to it. Whenever I feel truly alone, I listen to the Bajrang Baan. I know you listen to it too. I love you, brother.”
As per the latest buzz, View this post on Instagram Bollywood reacts Filmmaker Rahul Dholakia questioned the state of law and order after the firing incident, asking why criminals continued to threaten people and target innocents. Expressing his anger on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “The ones who are harmless are sent to jail - the ones who are criminals are shooting innocents on the street! A gangster who is in Jail openly threatens Bollywood and shoots at will -and we just allow fear to spread! Who is answerable??”
In further updates, Star-politician Ravi Kishan also expressed concern over the attack, saying he trusted the Maharashtra Police to investigate the case and punish those responsible. In conversation with the media, he shared, “It is very sad. It is a matter of great concern and a matter for investigation. We have full faith in the Maharashtra Police. An investigation will take place, and those found guilty will receive the harshest possible punishment.” Describing Tiger as “a very innocent person”, Ravi added, “I pray to Mahadev and Mata Rani to protect him.”
On top of that, Veteran star Rakesh Bedi shared the shooting had left the movie industry shocked, especially since he believed neither Tiger nor his father, Jackie Shroff, had been involved in any row that could explain the attack. In conversation with Times Now, he shared, "Jackie is an old friend of mine, and we have worked together. He is a very non-controversial, happy go lucky person and so is his son. So, this is very shocking for the movie industry because that man has not been involved in anything as such," he shared.
He also stressed that the incident could not be dismissed as another threat, as shots had actually been fired at the star's car. He urged the authorities to take the matter seriously and ensure the movie industry felt safe. He added, “This is a very serious matter. These are not merely verbal threats... Shots have been fired and such incidents have happened before. The police, the government, and the relevant agencies must look into this and determine what can be done to maintain confidence in the movie industry and maintain law and order in the city.”
Source: Hindustan Times