The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has raised concerns over the safety of Bollywood celebrities after gunmen allegedly opened fire at Tiger Shroff’s car in MumbaiThe association has demanded strict action from Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.
Published: October 19, 2026, 11:54 AM IST
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The firing incident involving Tiger Shroff in Mumbai has raised fresh concerns about the safety of Bollywood celebritiesWhile the actor escaped serious injury, the incident has prompted strong reactions from the film industry, with questions being raised about security arrangements in the cityThe All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has now criticised the Maharashtra government and Mumbai Police, pointing to earlier incidents involving prominent film personalitiesThe association has also called for immediate action against those responsible and better protection for actors and their families.
AICWA slams Maharashtra government after Tiger Shroff firing
In a statement, AICWA expressed shock over the firing incident involving Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu areaThe association said the actor narrowly escaped serious harm after unidentified men allegedly opened fire at his car.
The organisation questioned the government and police over repeated security concerns involving people associated with the film industryIt argued that the incident could not be treated as an isolated case, given previous attacks involving Bollywood personalities.
“TODAY TIGER SHROFF, WHO IS NEXT? AICWA is shocked and deeply anguished by the firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai’s Juhu area, in which one person was hit by a bulletTiger Shroff narrowly escaped.” the association said in its statement.
AICWA also urged Maharashtra Chief Minister and Home Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take strict action against those behind the firingIt said assurances alone were not enough and called for stronger steps to protect members of the film industry
Salman Khan, Rohit Shetty attacks cited in AICWA Statement
The association referred to several earlier incidents while explaining its concerns about the safety of Bollywood personalitiesThese included the firing outside Salman Khan’s residence in Bandra, the stabbing attack on Saif Ali Khan at his home and the firing outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Juhu.
AICWA also mentioned repeated attacks on comedian Kapil Sharma’s cafeAccording to the association, these incidents have created an atmosphere of fear among people working in the entertainment industry.
It further reads, “One after another, people from the film industry are being targeted and an atmosphere of fear is being createdGangsters want to terrorise Bollywood and extort moneyThe government and police have failed to stop these attacks and protect BollywoodStatements are not enoughMumbai’s streets are once again being stained with blood, reminiscent of the underworld era of the 1990s.”
The organisation alleged that film personalities were being targeted to intimidate them and extort moneyHowever, the claims about motives and links between the incidents remain allegations and should not be treated as established findingsThe association said the authorities needed to take stronger action to prevent further attacks and restore confidence among Bollywood professionals and Mumbai residents
AICWA lists five demands for CM Devendra Fadnavis
In its statement, AICWA placed five demands before Devendra FadnavisIt called for strict action against those responsible for the attacks, the arrest of both the shooters and those who allegedly ordered the firing, and steps to dismantle extortion networks“AICWA demands from CM & Home Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis:
- Strictest action against the gangsters
- Arrest the shooters and those who ordered the firing, and break the extortion network
- Adequate security for film personalities and their families
- Fix accountability for the repeated failure to prevent these attacks
- Restore confidence in law and order”
The firing incident took place in Juhu on Sunday evening, October 18Tiger escaped gunshot injuries, while his driver and another person were injured and taken to hospital for treatment.
