Mumbai Police have advised prominent Bollywood actors to avoid crowded public places, stay away from large gatherings and limit contact with fans, after the Tiger Shroff firing case raised fresh questions about the safety of film stars in the city. The advisory was reported on 10 November, and it was described by a senior police officer as a precautionary step. The Tiger Shroff firing case began on 18 October, when three men on motorcycles opened fire at the actor’s car in Juhu, and the investigation since then has widened to cover the homes of other stars.
Shroff was leaving a football ground in Juhu when the shooting happened. Three men on motorcycles fired at his car, and the 36-year-old actor escaped with minor injuries. His driver and a bystander were hurt in the attack, according to reports of the incident. The Tiger Shroff firing case moved quickly after that, with police arresting the three suspected shooters within days and detaining eight other people who were allegedly linked to the conspiracy.
Within hours of the shooting, a social media post attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack. Several Bollywood figures have since reportedly received threats linked to the same group, according to the news agency IANS. The Tiger Shroff firing case is being investigated for a possible link to a criminal gang that has been associated with other attacks on Bollywood personalities in the past, though no final conclusion about the motive has been made public.
Tiger Shroff firing case and the homes that were scouted
The advisory followed a discovery during the investigation that has alarmed the film industry. Sources in the Mumbai Crime Branch said on 21 October that the accused had allegedly scouted the homes of several major stars before the shooting. The residences named in the reports were those of Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan and Akshay Kumar. The accused reportedly used auto-rickshaw drivers to survey the locations, and reports said they also used fan-made social media reels to work out which celebrities did not have police protection.
A senior Mumbai Police officer said the advisory was issued because of renewed concern about the safety of film stars in the city. Actors have been asked to avoid visiting public places, to stay away from large gatherings and to refrain from mingling with fans in crowded areas. The advice is a precaution, and it applies to prominent actors rather than to a single person. The office of the Mumbai Police Commissioner did not respond to a request for comment from Reuters when the advisory was reported on 10 November.
Tiger Shroff firing case investigation so far
The investigation has moved on several fronts since the shooting. Police arrested the three suspected shooters within days of the attack, and eight more people were detained later on suspicion of links to the conspiracy. The Tiger Shroff firing case remains open while police examine whether the attack was connected to a wider network, and whether other artists were also targets of the accused. The reports so far do not include a full written order, a list of the actors covered by the advisory, or a final finding on the motive.
The case has put the spotlight on how Bollywood stars move around Mumbai. Actors who appear at public events, film promotions and fan gatherings are now being asked to weigh each appearance against the risk, and private security teams have been reassessing arrangements for public appearances. The advisory does not claim that every actor faces a specific or confirmed threat, and it does not name the actors who have received separate threat assessments.
Tiger Shroff firing case and the wider safety question
For the film industry, the shooting and the advisory that followed have changed the routine of public life. Stars who once walked into crowded venues with little fuss are now being told to keep their distance, and the police advice is likely to shape how premieres, promotions and outdoor shoots are planned in the weeks ahead. The Tiger Shroff firing case is still under investigation, and the police have not yet published a final account of who ordered the attack or why.