Tiger Shroff shooting: Gulshan Kumar to Salman Khan, past attacks on Bollywood celebrities
Following a recent shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai, the article reviews the history of targeted attacks on Bollywood celebrities by criminal gangs. It contextualizes the event within a broader pattern of violence against high-profile figures in the Indian film industry.
Why it matters
The incident raises concerns about the safety of public figures and the influence of organized crime in the entertainment sector.
Tiger Shroff shooting: Gulshan Kumar to Salman Khan, past attacks on Bollywood celebrities left Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde enquires about actor Tiger Shroff's health after the firing incident, in Mumbai, on October 19, 2026. ANI ANI https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/pwssb3/article71602703.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/20261019009L.jpg ANI Mumbai, Oct 19 (ANI): Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde inquires about actor Tiger Shroff's health after the firing incident, in Mumbai on Sunday. (ANI Photo) Celebrities, including Rakesh Roshan and Gulshan Kumar, have been the victims of targeted attacks over the years. Hindi actor Tiger Shroff came under attack but escaped unhurt on October 18, 2026, when two men opened fire on the actor’s car in the Juhu area of Mumbai. One of the assailants was in touch with the gang of Lawrence Bishnoi, according to news agency PTI. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/mumbai/tiger-shroff-firing-in-mumbai-juhu-october-18-2026/article71600449.ece This is the latest instance of an attack on Bollywood celebrity.
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