Tiger Shroff’s Sunday night shootout sent shockwaves through Mumbai’s elite. Three teenage gunmen opened fire on the actor’s car as he was heading home from a football match in Juhu. Sources say the attackers had originally plotted to hit Salman Khan, but abandoned the plan after spotting the star’s beefed‑up guard.
The fallout was immediate. Salman Khan, who has been on Y+ security since the incident, was seen leaving Kalina airport with a convoy of SUVs. His Galaxy Apartment complex now boasts a new layer of bullet‑proof glass, a move the police say will make it a fortress.
Akshay Kumar’s bungalow hasn’t stayed in the shadow either. Police have parked a patrol outside his home, and a bullet‑proof shield is being installed on the windows. The trio—Hrithik alias Roshan, 22, and two 18‑year‑olds—were nabbed in Kota, Rajasthan, last week.
The attack has stirred a chorus of condemnation across the industry. Suniel Shetty, Ranvir Shorey, and music composer Amaal Mallik have called for swift justice, urging the government to step up security for all stars. Even Maharashtra’s Deputy Chief Minister, Eknath Shinde, weighed in, saying the incident shows no room for complacency.
Tiger Shroff himself has been tight‑lipped. He spoke briefly to Deputy CM Eknath Shinde but has not yet issued a public statement. Fans are left wondering when he’ll address the incident. Meanwhile, Bollywood insiders hint that security budgets for film sets and homes may see a substantial hike in the coming months.