Actor Manoj Bajpayee has spoken about the growing security concerns surrounding Bollywood celebrities following the firing incident outside Tiger Shroff‘s Mumbai residence. The actor believes criminal activities have evolved considerably over the years. He pointed out that the nature of threats faced by film personalities today is different from the underworld-related intimidation that troubled the industry in the past.
Manoj Bajpayee says Bollywood faces a different kind of threat
During an interview with Hindustan Times, Manoj Bajpayee was asked whether the firing incident indicated a return of the underworld threats that Bollywood actors experienced several years ago. Responding to the question, he explained that the current situation should not be compared directly with the past. According to him, criminal networks now operate differently, with attacks sometimes being carried out against individuals who may not have been the original targets.“It will never go back to the same old time. That time, the industry was the target, right now, it’s not this time. The pace and definition of the crime has changed completely. Now, somebody is sitting somewhere else and sending their shooters to attack a target, and that target may even not be the real target,” he said.
Tiger Shroff was reportedly not the intended target
Manoj Bajpayee also addressed the shooting incident outside Tiger Shroff’s residence. He suggested that the actor’s involvement in the episode highlighted the unpredictable nature of such attacks. According to statements attributed to the accused, Salman Khan was reportedly the person they originally intended to target.The accused allegedly visited the residences of several other Bollywood celebrities while gathering information. These reportedly included Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan. The developments have raised concerns about the safety of multiple prominent personalities in the entertainment industry.Explaining the significance of the incident, Manoj Bajpayee said celebrities who were allegedly on the criminals’ radar would now need stronger security arrangements.“From Tiger’s incident, what has come to the fore is that he was not the target, but suddenly became one. The whole conversation was about these other stars who were the real target and now they have to surround themselves with utmost safety,” the actor said.
Actor expresses concern over celebrity security
Manoj Bajpayee acknowledged that the incident was worrying for the film fraternity. He also spoke about the government’s response, expressing confidence that the authorities were monitoring developments and taking necessary precautions.The actor hoped the situation would improve soon. He added that celebrities and other people should be able to carry out their daily activities without worrying about potential security threats.“Yes, it is a matter of concern but one thing I know is that the state government is looking into it with a lot of concern. They are monitoring the situation and taking all the precautions. I just hope that things get better, comfortable and safer for all of us,” he added.
Manoj Bajpayee’s latest film
On the professional front, Manoj Bajpayee was last seen in ‘Last Man In Tower’. Directed by Ben Rekhi, the film is based on Aravind Adiga’s novel of the same name. Sooni Taraporevala has written the screenplay, while Juhi Chaturvedi has penned the dialogues.