Milind Soman on Tiger Shroff firing: 'People go through a period of fear'
Synopsis
Key Takeaways
Actor and fitness icon Milind Soman has called for sustained societal vigilance in the wake of the firing incident that targeted actor Tiger Shroff on 18 October 2026 near Pushpa Narsee Park in Mumbai's Juhu area, stressing that communities must adapt to emerging threats to preserve a sense of normalcy.
What Milind Soman Said
Reacting to the incident, Soman acknowledged the psychological toll such events take on the public. “When there is an incident, people do go through a period of fear. But I think everything then returns to normal. Because there are improvements, I think, in security for that period. And we learn a lot of things about what we can do to remain safe. But every time somebody wants to create a problem, they’ll find a new way to do it,” he said.
The ‘Paurashpur’ actor went further, framing the challenge as one that transcends geography. “So as a society, we have to keep an address of that. What is this new mystery people have started? What is this new way? Whether it is in India, it is in Mumbai, it is in any other country in the world, there are some people who always have their own way of doing things. And if that doesn’t go with the way that society feels it should, then society has to take steps to ensure that the way society needs to function is not disturbed,” Soman added.
The Juhu Firing Incident
The attack took place on the evening of 18 October outside a football club near Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu, Mumbai. Tiger Shroff escaped unhurt, but his driver and an autorickshaw driver sustained injuries in the incident. Police are reportedly investigating the circumstances and the identity of the perpetrators.
Celebrity Reactions and Public Safety Concerns
The incident has since prompted a wave of responses from the film fraternity. Several celebrities have publicly voiced alarm over the targeting of a prominent public figure in a busy Mumbai neighbourhood, raising broader questions about security arrangements for high-profile individuals. This comes amid a period of heightened concern over organised crime and targeted violence in Maharashtra.
What Happens Next
Authorities have not yet confirmed the motive or named any suspects in the case. Soman’s remarks reflect a growing chorus within the entertainment industry urging both governmental and personal responsibility in addressing safety gaps. The investigation is ongoing, and further developments are expected in the coming days.