Ananya Panday reveals fears after Tiger Shroff shooting incident

Ananya Panday has spoken out about the shooting incident involving her former co-star Tiger Shroff, describing the frightening episode as “scary and extremely unfortunate” while highlighting growing safety concerns within the Bollywood industry.

The incident reportedly took place on October 18 in Juhu, when two armed men opened fire at Shroff. The actor sustained minor injuries, while his driver was also hurt during the attack. Both have since recovered, but the incident has raised serious questions about the safety of celebrities and those around them.

Ananya, who made her Bollywood debut alongside Tiger in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year 2, recently addressed the incident at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2026.

Sharing her thoughts, the actress said the frightening experience could encourage people to become more cautious about security arrangements, particularly when celebrities interact with large crowds.

“I think it will make people a little less relaxed about safety measures for everyone involved because it is not just about the actor’s safety, but when there is a huge crowd, it is about the crowd as well,” Ananya explained.

The Gehraiyaan actress also highlighted how increased security concerns could affect the relationship between celebrities and their fans.

According to Ananya, meeting audiences and hearing their personal experiences with characters is among the most rewarding aspects of being an actor. She expressed concern that stricter security restrictions could make such interactions more difficult in the future.

“In general, it will be for creating a safer environment because for me it will be so sad if I do not get to interact with the people who watched our films,” she shared.

Ananya further explained that one of the most meaningful experiences for an actor is when someone approaches them and explains how a particular character helped them recognise something about themselves.

The actress made it clear that she would never want safety concerns to create distance between performers and the people who support their work.

However, she also stressed that protecting everyone must remain a priority, especially during public appearances and crowded events.

Tiger’s shooting incident has brought renewed attention to celebrity security, with Ananya’s comments highlighting the challenge of maintaining a safe environment without losing the personal connection between actors and their audiences.