Manoj Vajpayee has reacted to the attack on Tiger Shroff last month. The actor spoke about the recent threats against Bollywood celebrities, calling it a matter of concern. The attack on Tiger Shroff has prompted several actors, including Amitabh Bachchan, to upgrade their security. Big B greeted his fans through bulletproof glass outside his Jalsa home on Sunday.
In an interview with Hindustan TimesManoj Vajpayee said he found the visuals “relatable”. He also explained how threats against actors have changed over the years.
Threat to Bollywood on Manoj Bajpayee
Asked if he thinks the situation today is similar to the past, when the fear of the underworld gripped Bollywood, Manoj said things are different. He said that earlier the film industry was targeted but now the situation has changed.
“It will never go back to the old days. At that time, the industry was targeting, at this time, it is not the time,” Manoj said.
He explained that “the pace and definition of crime has completely changed,” with “someone else sitting somewhere and sending their shooters to attack a target, and that target may not even be the original target.”
In the Tiger Shroff case, the arrested people first raided the houses of actors Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan.
Manoj reflected that the case shows how Tiger “wasn’t a target but suddenly became one.”
“All the talk was about these other stars who were the real targets and now they have to surround themselves with full security.” the truth Added actor.
The family man The actor was optimistic about the measures being taken by the government. “They (the government) are monitoring the situation and taking all precautions. I hope things will be better, comfortable and safe for all of us,” he asserted.
Manoj Bajpayee’s Next Project
Manoj was recently seen in the film The last man in the tower. The actor is all set to play Mahatma Gandhi in Sudhir Mishra’s next. The film will focus on 21 days of Gandhi’s life during India’s independence.
Manoj will also be a part of the film Ghost in the police station.
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