MUMBAI, October 19, 2026 – Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff sustained minor injuries following a shooting incident in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday, while his driver was also injured in the attack.
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited the actor at his residence on Sunday following the incident, in which five shots were reportedly fired.
According to Astro Awani, Shinde said Shroff sustained injuries to his left hand caused by flying glass fragments and gunpowder residue. Photographs shared by the media showed the actor wearing bandages on his arm, shoulder and chest.
The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday evening as Shroff was leaving a football club after playing a match.
Mumbai Police said the actor did not sustain any gunshot wounds, while investigations into the shooting are ongoing.
Shinde condemned the incident and assured the public that the state government would take appropriate action against threats targeting public figures.
He also stressed that the authorities would not tolerate attempts to intimidate the public and would take the necessary measures to safeguard public safety.
Meanwhile, police have launched investigations to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible.
The incident has raised concerns about the safety of public figures amid reports of shootings and threats targeting celebrities in Mumbai.
-Astro Awani
