19 October,2026 02:28 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Tiger Shroff with Eknath Shinde. Pic via X
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde met Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff on Sunday following a firing attack on the actor in Juhu. Video and pictures from their meeting have surfaced on the internet, wherein the actor appeared shirtless, wearing bandages.
The videos and pictures show actor Tiger Shroff sitting on a sofa next to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who had come to visit him at his residence. Tiger is shirtless and has visible bandages on his chest and left arm. His arm is also seen wrapped in a bandage.
According to Hindustan Times, sources at Nanavati Hospital said that Tiger's driver sustained a gunshot injury to his left hand and may require surgery. However, the actor suffered minor abrasions, was examined and later discharged.
Following their meeting, Eknath Shinde condemned the firing incident, calling it "deeply concerning". He stated that he had spoken to both the Mumbai Police Commissioner as well as Shroff about the incident. According to Shinde, the police had formed several teams to identify and arrest the people responsible, adding that the government would not tolerate such attempts by gangs to spread fear in the city.
According to ANI, Shinde spoke to reporters after meeting and said that the 36-year-old Bollywood actor had sustained injuries to his hand caused by 'gunpowder and shards of glass'.
"Tiger Shroff's vehicle was targeted. This incident is deeply concerning and condemnable; I condemn it in the strongest possible terms. I have spoken with the Police Commissioner, and I have also spoken with Tiger Shroff. The Mumbai Police Commissioner has formed several teams to track down those who opened fire - they will be apprehended and given a response in their own language. Our current priority is to keep Mumbai and its citizens safe," Shinde said.
On Sunday, October 18, while returning after playing a football match, unidentified gunmen opened fire at Tiger Shroff's car near Pushpa Park. Mumbai Police confirmed that Tiger was safe and had not sustained any gunshot injuries.
Meanwhile, his driver was injured in the incident. Meanwhile, the police have launched an investigation, examining CCTV footage to identify the suspects.
A viral social media post allegedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack; however, the police are yet to verify its authenticity.
