5 Shots Fired at Tiger Shroff’s BMW in Juhu; Actor Unhurt

Tiger Shroff’s Sunday evening turned from a routine drive back from football into a close call that has put Mumbai’s celebrity-security conversation back in the spotlight. Gunfire targeted the actor’s BMW in Juhu around 7 pm, near Pushpa Park, and the Baaghi star escaped direct bullet injury.

What happened in Juhu

Five rounds were fired at the car, according to police. Tiger was unhurt, but two people were not as fortunate: his driver Firdaus and an autorickshaw driver both sustained injuries. Preliminary information suggests three men arrived on a motorcycle, two of them allegedly opened fire, and the third waited to help the group flee. Videos that surfaced after the firing appeared to show the men escaping on the bike.

When paparazzi asked Tiger’s mother, Ayesha Shroff, about her son, she gave a thumbs-up and kept her answer short: “God is great.” For fans, that small moment was the first sign that the actor was safe.

Fast response from police and politicians

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis spoke to Tiger over the phone and promised that the accused would be found quickly. Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the actor’s home and assured the family of strict action. That quick political engagement signals how seriously the incident is being treated.

Mumbai Police have formed 15 teams to trace the attackers and have detained one person for questioning in Santacruz. Separately, a social media post attributed to Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu claimed responsibility in the name of the Lawrence Bishnoi group, but police have not confirmed that claim.

Why this matters for Bollywood fans

Tiger has built his film image on high-octane action and stunts, so the sight of his own car under fire feels disturbingly close to a screen plot. The attack also raises serious questions about safety in a neighbourhood that is home to several film personalities.

• Five rounds were fired at the BMW near Pushpa Park in Juhu around 7 pm.
• Tiger escaped injury; his driver and an autorickshaw driver were hurt.
• Three men allegedly arrived on a motorcycle and fled after the firing.
• Fifteen police teams are working the case, and one person has been detained.
• The Lawrence Bishnoi gang connection is claimed online but remains unconfirmed.

As the investigation continues, the update from Ayesha Shroff is the one fans are holding on to. Disha Patani, Tiger’s close friend and Baaghi 2 co-star, visited his house late on Sunday night as family and friends gathered around the actor.

Source: India Today