Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survived a shooting outside a football club in Mumbai, and police said he suffered no gunshot wounds. The attack has renewed concerns about the safety of public figures in India, where prominent actors and politicians have been targeted in recent years.
Shroff, 36, was in a car leaving a club in Juhu on Sunday evening when gunmen fired several shots at its front passenger seat. Two people were injured, including his driver, according to local media; Maharashtra’s deputy chief minister said Shroff and his mother were shaken. The incident follows a 2024 gun attack targeting actor Salman Khan’s home and the fatal shooting of politician Baba Siddique.
- Tiger Shroff survived a shooting in Mumbai without gunshot wounds.
- Two people were reportedly injured, including his driver.
- The attack adds to concerns over threats against Indian public figures.
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Tiger Shroff is a Bollywood actor, part of India’s Hindi-language film industry. Mumbai, where he lives and works, is a major centre for film production and a place where many well-known performers have large public profiles.
The report has drawn attention to security concerns because public figures in India have faced shootings in recent years. Among the earlier cases were an attack at actor Salman Khan’s home in 2024 and the killing of politician Baba Siddique.