The glitz and glamour of Hindi cinema are increasingly living under the shadow of underworld intimidation as gangster Lawrence Bishnoi’s crime network tightens its grip on Mumbai’s film fraternity. As investigations into the recent firing incident targeting actor Tiger Shroff progress, alarming new revelations indicate that the syndicate’s hit list extends far beyond Salman Khan, threatening cinematic heavyweights such as Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, and Aamir Khan.
Security Upgrades Across Film City
During interrogations, shooters revealed that they had spent a month in Mumbai conducting reconnaissance outside the residences of several top celebrities, including Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, and Aamir Khan. Initial claims by gang operatives suggested the attack on Tiger Shroff was linked to his professional and personal ties with Salman Khan. However, Mumbai Police sources confirm that the Bishnoi gang’s scope has broadened significantly. The findings have sent security agencies into high alert. Upgrades are underway across star residences to counter potential threats. Similar installations have begun at actor Akshay Kumar’s residence alongside an increased police presence inside his building. Police presence has also been fortified outside the homes of Amitabh Bachchan—who routinely meets fans outside his gates every Sunday—and Aamir Khan. experts question whether the operation was aimed less at a single target and more at instilling widespread fear across the film industry While police sources attribute the attack on Tiger to lower security levels.
Bulletproof glass, previously installed at Salman Khan’s residence, is being upgraded. In today’s episode of DNA, Zee News Managing Editor Rahul Sinha conducted a detailed analysis into the expanding security threat facing Bollywood, breaking down how crime syndicates operate, target vulnerabilities, and deploy sophisticated logistical networks.
The shooters visited the ground armed on October 11, and returned on October 18 to execute the attack after Tiger missed the previous week. The operatives used Mumbai auto-rickshaws as cover, asking drivers to take them to celebrity homes under the pretense of sightseeing and taking photos. After reporting back to handler Anil Pandit that high-profile stars had impenetrable security networks, the shooters were instructed to identify targets with relatively lower protection. An auto-rickshaw driver inadvertently tipped them off that Tiger Shroff frequented a Juhu ground every Sunday to play football.
