Amid Shootings and Bomb Threats, Mumbai Police Issues Advisory Asking Bollywood Stars to Avoid Public Spaces

Following the recent shooting incident involving actor Tiger Shroff, and the rising security concerns involving Bollywood personalities, the Mumbai Police has issued an advisory as a precautionary measure for Hindi film stars in Mumbai, asking them to avoid large public gatherings and crowded areas that would place them in close proximity to the public.

According to local reports, Shroff's incident prompted a deeper examination of security measures for Bollywood stars, by both private security teams and the police.

With the industry's long-standing history of violence perpetrated by organised crime groups, including extortion demands, threats and shootings, the advisory was issued after security concerns surrounding Bollywood personalities deepened again.

On the day of the incident on October 18, Shroff escaped unharmed after three men on a motorcycle opened fire in Mumbai’s Juhu area, injuring his driver. The actor was reportedly leaving a football ground when the shooting occurred. The accused also reportedly staked out Ranbir Kapoor’s home in Bandra, along with the buildings where Aamir Khan and Ranveer Singh lived during a month in the city.

Recently, on November 1, veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan also stepped out of his Mumbai residence to greet his fans in a decades-long Sunday tradition. But this time, his pedestal with wheels — which he is usually seen on — was replaced by a bulletproof glass. The veteran actor has reportedly received two bomb threats at his Jalsa home in Juhu in two weeks.

The growing security concerns and breaches have pushed many Bollywood stars to heighten security measures, employ private guards and 24/7 security teams, with some also receiving police protection.