Mumbai Police increased security outside Tiger Shroff’s residence following a shooting incident involving his car in Juhu on Sunday evening. The incident drew attention to the protection provided to Bollywood celebrities facing security concerns. Several actors and filmmakers receive police protection based on assessments of potential threats against them.The arrangements differ from one celebrity to another. Some have X, Y or Y-plus category security, while others receive local police assistance or hire private security personnel. The level of protection can change as authorities reassess individual cases. A state-level committee periodically reviews the threat perception surrounding film personalities and can upgrade, downgrade or withdraw police protection based on its findings.Here is a look at the reported security arrangements for several prominent Bollywood celebrities.
Shah Rukh Khan
Shah Rukh Khan’s security was upgraded to the Y-plus category in October 2023. NDTV reported that the actor had approached the Maharashtra government for protection after receiving death threats linked to ‘Besharam Rang’, a song from his blockbuster film ‘Pathaan’. He reportedly bears the cost of his security arrangements.
Kangana Ranaut
The central government upgraded Kangana Ranaut’s security to the Y-plus category in September 2020, according to The Indian Express. The decision followed a controversy over her comparison of Mumbai to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Her remarks prompted strong reactions from Maharashtra government representatives and Shiv Sena leaders.The situation escalated when Sanjay Raut warned the actor against returning to Mumbai from Himachal Pradesh. The central government subsequently provided her with a higher level of protection.
Salman Khan
Salman Khan was given Y-plus category security by the Maharashtra government in November 2022 following threats attributed to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. His reported security detail comprises around 11 to 12 Mumbai Police personnel, including four armed commandos who accompany him. The arrangement also includes a specially trained constable skilled in handling advanced weapons.His protection was reinforced in October 2024 following the murder of Baba Siddique. More recently, police increased security outside Salman Khan’s Galaxy Apartments residence in Bandra after the shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff’s car. Visuals shared by ANI showed police personnel wearing bulletproof jackets and police vehicles stationed outside the actor’s home.
Akshay Kumar and Rohit Shetty
Akshay Kumar reportedly has X-category security. According to a report in Mid-Day, the actor bears the cost of his protection. Rohit Shetty, meanwhile, increased security around his Juhu residence after a gunfire incident in the area. Local police and crime branch teams stepped up patrolling and other security measures following the incident.
Anupam Kher, Vivek Agnihotri and Aamir Khan
Anupam Kher was granted X-category security following a threat assessment after receiving threats following the release of ‘The Kashmir Files’, according to The Indian Express. Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri was granted Y-category security by the central government in March 2022. The decision came amid reports of an increased threat perception following the release of the same film.Aamir Khan receives local police protection or private security depending on specific threat assessments. In July 2026, police temporarily increased security outside his residence in Pali Hill, Bandra West, following unverified threat calls and social media audio clips reportedly linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
Tiger Shroff firing case
The security arrangements for Bollywood celebrities vary according to individual threat assessments and can be revised as circumstances change. The issue has come into focus following the shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff in Juhu, Mumbai, on October 18, 2026.Unidentified gunmen reportedly fired multiple shots at his car as he left a football ground. Tiger Shroff escaped without bullet injuries but suffered minor cuts and bruises from broken glass and gunpowder.His driver and another person sustained injuries and received medical treatment. Mumbai and Rajasthan police subsequently arrested three suspects, Phool Singh, 18, Hrithik Kumar, 22, and Rehan, 22, at Kota railway station while they were allegedly attempting to flee towards Nepal. Investigators are also examining a social media claim linking the shooting to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and overseas-based figures Anil Pandit and Harman Sandhu. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and other officials visited Tiger Shroff at his residence and assured him of increased security.
