Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026: Ananya Panday reacts to Tiger Shroff attack, calls safety concerns on Bollywood actors scary
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Star Ananya Panday was one of the speakers on the 24th edition of the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, where she spoke about her career, Bollywood today and more. During her conversation with Sonal Kalra, Chief Managing Editor, Entertainment and Lifestyle, Hindustan Times, the recent attack on star Tiger Shroff was mentioned.
Adding to this, Ananya Panday at the 24th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, in conversation about cinema. (HT Photo) What Ananya shared When Ananya was asked about the heightened security concern for actors in the wake of the attack and if it has impacted her, she shared, “It is very scary and extremely unfortunate. I think it will make people a little less relaxed about safety measures for everyone involved because it is not just about the star's safety but when there is a huge crowd it is about the crowd as well."
Meanwhile, She added, "In general, it will be for creating a safer environment because for me it will be so sad if I do not get to interact with the people who watched our films. That is the most rewarding thing as an star, when someone comes up and tells you that they saw something in themselves with the character that you played. So, I am hopeful and I do not want that connection between actors and audience to go away. But I think safety for everyone is important, and not just actors.”
Notably, A firing incident involving Tiger Shroff has raised serious concerns in the movie industry and beyond. The incident took place around 7 pm on October 18 in Mumbai, as the Bollywood star was leaving a football club. A video of the shooting showed the attackers opening fire at his car from close range. Tiger escaped without injuries, but his driver and a bystander were as per reports hurt in the incident.
As per the latest buzz, The shooting has since drawn attention to concerns over the star’s safety, with the incident prompting questions about the circumstances surrounding the attack and the people responsible. Tiger's team has issued a strong warning against the spread of fake news and AI-generated content falsely linked to the star. In a statement, the team clarified that Tiger has not made any public comments or rolled out videos about a recent incident, and warned that those responsible for spreading misleading content could face legal action.
In further updates, Meanwhile, a special court under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) has extended the police custody of Phool Singh and four other accused in the firing case involving star Tiger Shroff till November 16.
On top of that, Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and movie festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several movie festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent movie/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified movie critic. When not watching films or in conversation with celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and star culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupecha Read More
Source: Hindustan Times