The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has called for stricter security protocols across film and television productions following the firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff in Mumbai. The federation has urged producers and production houses to strengthen background checks, verify workers’ credentials and improve access control at studios and shooting locations.The advisory comes amid concerns about the safety of film personalities after incidents involving Tiger Shroff, Salman Khan and filmmaker Rohit Shetty.According to India Today, FWICE stressed that production companies must take preventive measures to protect everyone working on sets, from actors and directors to technicians and other crew members.
FWICE calls for stricter security on film sets
Reportedly, FWICE has advised producers to avoid hiring individuals whose identities and professional backgrounds have not been properly verified. The federation has also recommended maintaining accurate records of crew members and introducing stronger safeguards at shooting locations.The guidelines aim to reduce potential security risks across film sets and studios. FWICE has urged production houses to treat personnel verification as an essential part of their safety procedures rather than a routine administrative requirement.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.ID@undefined Caption not available.
Tiger Shroff firing incident raises safety concerns
Tiger Shroff was reportedly at a football ground in Mumbai’s Juhu area on October 18 when gunshots were fired outside the venue. The incident prompted a police investigation, with authorities examining suspected links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.The episode has added to concerns about threats directed at members of the Hindi film industry. In February, gunshots were reported outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Juhu. Salman Khan has also faced repeated threats, including a firing incident outside his Bandra residence in April 2024.
Producers asked to verify workers’ credentials
FWICE has encouraged production companies to hire experienced professionals whose details can be checked through its affiliated associations. According to the federation, these organisations maintain membership records and review applicants’ documents and professional credentials.However, FWICE has clarified that association membership alone cannot replace independent background checks. Production houses must carry out additional verification when necessary and report suspicious activity or possible threats promptly to law enforcement and security agencies.The federation has also called for cooperation between producers, filmmakers and industry associations to ensure that recommended precautions are implemented consistently.
Safety measures must protect entire film crews
FWICE has reportedly emphasised that security planning should extend to every person present at a production location. Actors and other high-profile personalities require protection, but technicians, artists, directors, producers and workers also face potential risks.The federation has urged industry stakeholders to make human safety a priority when organising shoots, managing access and recruiting personnel. It has maintained that vigilance and responsible hiring practices are necessary to create safer working conditions across film and television productions.
Ram Gopal Varma comments on alleged shooters
Meanwhile, filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has sparked online discussion with remarks about the appearance of the alleged shooters involved in the firing incident targeting Tiger Shroff.In a post on X, Ram Gopal Varma compared the suspects with criminals commonly depicted in gangster films. He questioned whether their appearance would even make them suitable for minor roles in a fictional villain’s gang.To illustrate his point, the filmmaker referred to characters who supply tea at a gangster’s hideout. His remarks drew attention for contrasting the appearance of the alleged suspects with the stylised image of criminals often seen in films.