Two days after Tiger Shroff was shot dead at close range in Mumbai’s Juhu area, Jackie Shroff’s childhood friend Sunil Shetty shared his reaction in an interview with news agency ANI.
“Tiger or Jackie Dada, I think the whole world loves them. And if something like this can happen to them, it can happen to anyone. It shouldn’t happen. Tiger only focuses on sports, only exercises and is dedicated to it. I don’t know why this happened. It shouldn’t happen, and it’s very important for us to be safe. All I can say is, Jackie Dada knows everything for me, I want you to be my child’s friend, Jackie.” Dada, I know everything. Okay,” he told ANI.
Tiger has a huge fan following among youngsters for his body and dancing skills.
#See | Mumbai, Maharashtra: Attending the naming ceremony of ‘Bappi Lahiri Marg’, actor Sunil Shetty said, “I feel it should have happened years ago—but it’s never too late. My family and I are absolutely thrilled; it’s really wonderful. There’s not just one song, all of them are great.” On the Mumbai shooting incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff, he says, “The whole world loves Tiger and Jackie Dada, and if something like this can happen to them, it can happen to anyone. It shouldn’t have happened. Tiger is so focused on sports and exercise; I don’t know why it happened – it shouldn’t have happened. It’s like this, Jackie Dada is safe for us, all that matters to me is a friend and Jackie remains. I am also relieved that Tiger himself is fine—it was his driver who was injured, and he is recovering now.”
– ANI (@ANI) October 19, 2026
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has condemned the incident and demanded safety and security for the actor and his family.
“Such acts of violence and intimidation are totally unacceptable and raise serious concerns about the safety and security of personalities associated with the Indian film industry. It is very alarming that this is the second such incident involving a prominent figure in the film industry after the earlier incident of firing on renowned filmmaker Mr. Rohit Shetty. Decisive and effective action by the authorities concerned,” read a statement. Issued by FWICE.
All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) president Suresh Shyamalal Gupta has written to the Union Home Minister Amit Shah, demanding full protection of the actor.
According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Mohit Garg, Tiger Shroff narrowly escaped being shot at from close quarters while leaving the football club in his car around 7 pm on Sunday. The driver of the Tiger was shot, while the auto driver was also injured. At least three rounds were fired at Tiger’s car on Sunday.
After news emerged that the actor had been targeted in the firing, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde visited his residence on Sunday night to inquire about his well-being and assure him of the state government’s support.