Bollywood is facing renewed concerns over the safety of its biggest stars following a series of reported threats, extortion attempts and shooting incidents involving prominent actors and filmmakers.
The latest incident involves actor Tiger Shroff, whose vehicle was reportedly targeted by unidentified gunmen in Mumbai’s Juhu area on October 18, 2026. Shroff escaped unharmed, while two people, including his driver, were reported injured.
According to The Economic Times, Mumbai Police have formed 15 teams to trace the attackers and have called forensic experts to examine the scene. A social media post threatening people in the film industry who work with Salman Khan has also drawn investigators’ attention.
However, police have not established that the Lawrence Bishnoi gang was responsible for the Tiger Shroff shooting. The alleged connection remains under investigation.
The incident has renewed questions about the security of Bollywood celebrities, particularly after several high-profile cases involving threats and violence in recent years.
Salman Khan: Threats and Firing Outside His Residence
Salman Khan has faced repeated threats allegedly linked to Lawrence Bishnoi and his associates. The hostility has been associated with the 1998 blackbuck poaching case in Rajasthan, although the precise motivations behind individual threats must be assessed separately.
In 2018, Lawrence Bishnoi publicly threatened Salman Khan while being brought to court. In June 2022, a threatening letter was discovered near Bandra Bandstand, where the actor’s father, Salim Khan, regularly went for morning walks.
In March 2023, Salman Khan’s manager reportedly received a threatening email that referred to an earlier warning.
The situation escalated on April 14, 2024, when two men on a motorcycle allegedly fired several rounds outside Salman Khan’s residence in Mumbai’s Bandra area. The actor was unharmed, and the incident led to a major police investigation and arrests.
The repeated threats have made Salman Khan one of the most prominent Bollywood personalities associated with security concerns involving the alleged Bishnoi network.
Rohit Shetty’s Juhu Residence Targeted
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty became the target of another alarming incident in February 2026, when unidentified individuals reportedly fired shots outside his residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area.
No injuries were reported in that incident. Subsequently, a social media account claiming links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly took responsibility for the firing and issued warnings directed at people in Bollywood.
Police investigated the case, including the possible involvement of individuals suspected of helping plan the attack.
The incident intensified concerns about the safety of filmmakers and other industry figures, particularly because the shooting occurred outside a private residence.
Investigators have examined the alleged roles of suspected associates and the logistics involved in carrying out the attack.
Ranveer Singh Receives an Extortion Threat
Actor Ranveer Singh also came under the security spotlight in February 2026 after a member of his staff reportedly received a threatening WhatsApp audio message demanding more than ₹10 crore.
According to The Economic Times, Mumbai Police’s Crime Branch investigated the recording and examined whether individuals associated with the Bishnoi gang could be involved.
The threat reportedly came shortly after the firing outside Rohit Shetty’s residence, prompting questions about whether the incidents were connected.
Ranveer Singh and his wife, Deepika Padukone, reportedly tightened security at their Mumbai residence following the development.
Police investigations into extortion threats involve establishing the sender’s identity, verifying digital evidence and determining whether the messages are connected to an organised criminal network.
The alleged involvement of gang associates remains a matter for investigators to establish through evidence.
Aamir Khan’s Name Emerges in Threat Reports
Actor Aamir Khan’s name also surfaced in reports concerning threatening communications circulated on social media.
According to The Economic Times, a post and a voice note allegedly attributed to individuals identified as Aarzoo Bishnoi and Tyson Bishnoi contained threats against the actor.
The messages reportedly accused Aamir Khan of promoting what the senders described as “love jihad”.
Mumbai Police began examining the authenticity of the communications and attempting to identify those responsible. The report also noted that there was no formal complaint from the actor or his team at that stage and that no FIR had been registered.
This distinction is important: the circulation of a threatening message does not automatically establish who sent it or whether a particular gang was involved.
The police verification process is essential before drawing conclusions about the source and credibility of such claims.
Tiger Shroff Shooting Raises Fresh Security Concerns
The latest incident involving Tiger Shroff has added another name to the list of Bollywood personalities facing security concerns.
According to reports, unidentified attackers fired three to four rounds at a vehicle carrying the actor near Juhu’s Pushpa Park area. Shroff escaped without gunshot injuries, while two people, including his driver, were reportedly injured.
A social media message allegedly claiming responsibility for the shooting also threatened people in the film industry who work with Salman Khan.
Mumbai Police are investigating both the shooting and the authenticity of the online claim. Until investigators establish a connection, the alleged involvement of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang should not be treated as a confirmed fact.
The immediate priorities are to identify the attackers, determine the motive and establish whether the shooting was connected to any wider criminal activity.
Why Bollywood Security Is Under Scrutiny
The incidents involving Salman Khan, Rohit Shetty, Ranveer Singh, Aamir Khan and Tiger Shroff highlight the different forms of intimidation reported in the entertainment industry, from extortion demands and threatening messages to gunfire outside homes and vehicles.
However, the cases are at different stages of investigation, and their alleged connections should not be assumed to be identical.
For celebrities, the risks extend beyond public appearances to private residences, travel routes and the safety of staff members. Police investigations, digital forensics, CCTV analysis and security arrangements remain important in responding to these threats.
The latest developments have placed renewed attention on Mumbai’s law-and-order situation and the ability of authorities to protect prominent public figures.
What Happens Next?
Mumbai Police are continuing their investigation into the Tiger Shroff shooting and examining the available evidence. The alleged social media claim will also need to be verified before responsibility can be established.
Meanwhile, earlier cases involving threats and extortion demands remain part of the broader discussion about organised crime and celebrity security.
For now, the key distinction is between reported incidents, allegations made online and facts confirmed by investigators. Establishing those differences is essential to understanding the growing security concerns surrounding Bollywood.
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