Actor Tiger Shroff, known for his action roles since his debut in 2014, was the target of a shooting attempt on Sunday evening while leaving a football match in Juhu, an affluent neighborhood in Mumbai. As the 36-year-old actor exited the field in his BMW, gunfire erupted, injuring his driver and a vlogger who was filming him. This incident has reignited discussions about the influence of organized crime in Bollywood, as Shroff narrowly escaped a violent attack.
Ongoing Investigation
Four days after the shooting, the case remains in the headlines, with police detaining or arresting 10 suspects. Investigators are tracing alleged weapon deliveries across multiple states and examining payments made to the attackers. The name of Lawrence Bishnoi, a notorious gangster, has resurfaced in connection with the incident. A social media post from an alleged associate of the Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack, and an audio recording featuring a man named Anil Pandit reiterated this claim, suggesting Shroff was targeted due to his connections with actor Salman Khan, who has faced threats from Bishnoi for years.
Despite these claims, Mumbai police have not confirmed the involvement of the Bishnoi gang in the shooting. Investigators are still working to uncover who orchestrated the attack and the motivations behind it.
A Darker Era Resurfaces
The attack on Shroff is part of a troubling trend, following previous threats and attacks on prominent Bollywood figures, including gunfire outside Khan's home in 2024 and an earlier incident at filmmaker Rohit Shetty's residence. These events have raised concerns about the resurgence of organized crime's influence in the film industry, reminiscent of the 1990s and early 2000s, when the underworld had significant control over Bollywood, often financing films and demanding protection money.
