Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survived a daylight firing incident in Mumbai on October 18, 2026. FWICE Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit condemned the attack, saying, "An atmosphere of fear has taken hold within our industry." Many now worry as this event reminded people of the underworld threats from the past decades.

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survived a daylight firing incident in Mumbai on October 18, 2026. FWICE Chief Advisor Ashoke Pandit condemned the attack.

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was targeted in a firing incident in Mumbai on October 18, 2026. Ashoke Pandit, Chief Advisor of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), has condemned the incident and said that an atmosphere of fear is growing within the industry.

Speaking to ANI, Pandit said the incident was deeply concerning as it involved a direct threat to someone's life. He pointed out that the firing took place in broad daylight and in a public space, with armed individuals opening fire at close range.

"This incident is deeply concerning, as it involves a direct threat to someone's life. In broad daylight, in a public space, individuals armed with weapons arrived and opened fire. It was fortunate that Tiger Shroff survived, especially given that the shots were fired at such close range...I strongly condemn this attack."

Pandit also said that the incident reminded him of the 1980s and 1990s, when the underworld used threats and intimidation to create fear in the film industry. "An atmosphere of fear has taken hold within our industry; there is no doubt about that...A 'fear psychosis' is being created within our industry -- reminiscent of the 1980s and 90s, when the underworld held sway, using threats and intimidation..."

He stressed that immediate action was needed to prevent the situation from getting worse. Pandit also appealed to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and his deputies to take the matter seriously. "I believe it is absolutely essential to eliminate such forces. I have full confidence that the Mumbai Police are capable of handling this...I appeal to our honorable Chief Minister,Mr Fadnavis, and his deputies to treat this with the utmost seriousness; if the situation spirals out of control, it may become impossible to rein it back in."

Pandit further pointed out that someone had reportedly claimed responsibility for the incident and said that the authorities needed to act against those involved. "Given that someone has reportedly claimed responsibility for this, it is imperative that such elements are neutralized..."

The firing incident took place near Pushpa Park in Juhu on Sunday, October 18. Tiger Shroff had reportedly gone to play football and was returning home when the incident occurred. According to initial reports, a crowd had gathered in the area to catch a glimpse of the actor when the assailants allegedly opened fire. An autorickshaw driver was also injured in the incident and was taken to Cooper Hospital for treatment.