Actor Ananya Panday has expressed concern over the shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff, saying the attack has raised serious questions about security in the film industry.
She stressed that protecting audiences and members of the public is just as important as ensuring actors’ safety.
Speaking at the 24th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026, Ananya described the incident as “very scary and extremely unfortunate.”
During a conversation with the publication’s Chief Managing Editor for Entertainment and Lifestyle, Sonal Kalra, Ananya was asked whether the attack had made her more conscious of security risks.
She said the incident would make people less relaxed about safety arrangements, particularly when large crowds gather around celebrities. However, she hopes stronger security measures will not prevent actors from interacting directly with their audiences.
“For me, it will be so sad if I do not get to interact with the people who watched our films,” she said, describing those encounters as among the most rewarding aspects of being an actor.
Ananya added that hearing viewers relate to the characters she portrays gives her a special sense of fulfilment. She hopes the connection between actors and audiences will remain intact while the industry works towards creating safer environments for everyone.
The incident took place on 18 October in Mumbai, when three men allegedly opened fire at Tiger’s car as he was leaving a football club at around 7pm. The actor escaped unharmed, while his driver and a passer-by were reportedly injured.
The shooting prompted renewed concerns about the safety of Bollywood personalities. Tiger’s team has also warned against the circulation of false reports and AI-generated content falsely attributed to the actor.
Meanwhile, a special court under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) extended the police custody of Phool Singh and four other accused in the case until 16 November.
