Tiger Shroff firing: Eknath Shinde visits actor with bandages, vows to track down attackers
Mumbai/IBNS: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday met Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff after gunmen reportedly opened fire at his car in Mumbai's Juhu area, media reports said.
In photographs and videos from the meeting, Shinde was seen sitting beside Tiger, who was shirtless with dressings and bandages on his body.
Tiger's mother, Ayesha Shroff, was also present when Shinde visited the actor's residence to inquire about his health.
Condemning the attack, Shinde said, "This is concerning. The attackers will be tracked down and treated in the appropriate response. Our duty is to remain committed to keep Mumbai safe."
#WATCH | Mumbai | Visuals from inside the residence of Tiger Shroff as Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde arrived to visit him following an incident of firing at his car, injuring his driver The actor is safe and has not sustained any gunshot injuries, as per Mumbai Police (Visuals source: Shivsena PR)
— ANI (@ANI) October 18, 2026
Tiger Shroff escapes unhurt
The Heropanti actor escaped unhurt after gunmen reportedly opened fire at his car as he was leaving a football gathering at Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu.
His driver sustained a gunshot injury, while another person was also reportedly injured in the incident.
Three men allegedly involved
Preliminary accounts indicate that three men arrived on a motorcycle.
Two of them allegedly approached the vehicle and opened fire, while the third appeared to be waiting to help them escape.
Reports differ on the number of rounds fired, with some accounts citing four shots and others reporting five or more.
Lawrence Bishnoi gang link unconfirmed
According to media reports, two individuals allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack.
However, police are yet to confirm the claim or establish the motive behind the firing.
Who Is Tiger Shroff?
Tiger Shroff, born to Bollywood actor Jackie Shroff and producer Ayesha Dutt, made his acting debut with the action-romance film Heropanti in 2014. He won the IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Male for his performance.
He subsequently starred in commercially successful action films, including Baaghi (2016), Baaghi 2 (2018) and War (2019).
However, several of his subsequent big-budget action films, including Heropanti 2 (2022), Ganapath (2023) and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024), underperformed commercially.
His later release Baaghi 4 (2025) also came amid scrutiny of his box-office performance.
Despite the mixed commercial reception of his recent films, Shroff remains known for his action sequences, martial arts skills and dance performances.
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