The recent attack on Tiger Shroff has left Mumbai’s film circles asking a difficult question: after a scare like that, should every actor get a personal security cover? Ashoke Pandit, chief advisor to the Federation of Western India Cine Employees, offered a clear answer that does not match the panic.
Speaking to Hindustan Times, Pandit admitted the fear was real at first. “Initially toh fear tha,” he said. But the speed of the response changed the mood. The accused were arrested within two days, and Pandit said that swift action proved how seriously the system took the threat.
“This increases our confidence,” he said. He added that the industry is made up of artists and performers, not violent people, and that the arrests will break the resolve of attackers. “The fear of law will build confidence in people.”
Why per-star security is not the fix
When asked about reports that security arrangements for celebrities may be increased, Pandit pushed back. “It is not just about stars, it should be about the security of every individual. Kitne logon ko security denge? It is not practical.”
His argument is simple: the real goal should be broad safety, not a VIP-only response. “Ultimately effective steps should be taken for overall security of everyone. Fear ko khatam karna hai,” he said.
The family’s response and the work on set
Pandit met Jackie Shroff the day after the incident at a Mumbai event. He recalled Jackie Shroff saying “God has been kind,” and said the actor credited the government’s “tremendous” response. That confidence, Pandit said, allowed Jackie and Tiger to step out and meet people while authorities stayed in touch.
Meanwhile, the industry has not paused. Pandit said work is continuing in full swing and there is no visible impact on shoots.
What this tells fans
- Suspects in the Tiger Shroff case were arrested within two days of the attack.
- Ashoke Pandit says security cover for every star is not practical.
- Jackie Shroff credited the government’s quick response; public appearances resumed.
- Film shoots are unaffected, and the industry is trying to return to normal.
The larger takeaway is that Bollywood is treating this as a security failure to fix, not a reason to retreat from public life. For fans, that likely means events and shoots continue, with stronger systems behind the scenes rather than a visible ring of guards around every star.
Source: Hindustan Times