Following the firing incident targeting Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff on Sunday evening, the Kota police arrested three accused individuals. The three gunmen allegedly opened fire at Shroff’s car in Mumbai’s Juhu area. The actor escaped unharmed, while his driver and another person sustained injuries.
The Lawrence Bishnoi gang reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack in a social media post. However, the authenticity is yet to be verified. The gang claimed that the actor had been warned over the phone and alleged that he was targeted for attempting to work with Salman Khan. It further warned that others collaborating with Khan could also be targeted, adding, “Wait and watch.”
This is not the first time the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has allegedly threatened Bollywood celebrities. Several actors, filmmakers and other well-known personalities have reportedly received threats linked to the gang.
Celebrities such as Salman Khan, Ranveer Singh, Rohit Shetty and Aayush Sharma have reportedly received threats or extortion messages allegedly linked to the Bishnoi gang.
Here are some Bollywood celebrities who have reportedly received threats linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
1. Salman Khan
Salman Khan has been a major target of the gang for years. The threats are often linked to the 1998 blackbuck hunting case. The actor has received several threatening emails and phone calls.
In April 2024, gunmen opened fire outside his Galaxy Apartments residence in Mumbai. The attack was allegedly linked to the gang, and Anmol Bishnoi was named in connection with the case.
2. Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh reportedly received an extortion threat demanding Rs 10 crore through WhatsApp voice messages sent from a US-based number. The sender allegedly claimed to be Hari Chand Jaat, also known as Harry Boxer, who is said to be linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
The threats reportedly came shortly after gunshots were fired outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s home in Mumbai’s Juhu area on February 1, 2026.
3. Rohit Shetty
Gunshots were fired outside filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s residence in Mumbai’s Juhu area on February 1, 2026. The bullets reportedly hit the glass railing of his balcony.
The attack was allegedly linked to a gang associated with Shubham Lonkar. Reports suggested that the motive was to extort money and create fear in the film industry.
4. Aayush Sharma
Aayush Sharma, an actor and Salman Khan’s brother-in-law, reportedly received a threatening email sent through Proton Mail. The sender allegedly claimed links to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
5. Munawar Faruqui
Comedian and reality TV personality Munawar Faruqui was reportedly tracked and targeted by suspected Bishnoi gang members during an event in Delhi. Following the reported threat, the Mumbai Police increased his security.
Threats Beyond Bollywood
The alleged threats linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang are not limited to Bollywood. Punjabi singers and political figures have also been targeted in several incidents.
- Sidhu Moosewala
Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala was shot dead on May 29, 2022, in Mansa district, Punjab. He was travelling in his black Mahindra Thar SUV with two friends when several attackers opened fire on the vehicle.
Moosewala suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was declared dead at a hospital.
Canada-based gangster Goldy Brar claimed responsibility for the murder on behalf of jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The killing was reportedly linked to gang rivalry and revenge.
- Gippy Grewal
Gunshots were fired at Punjabi singer and actor Gippy Grewal’s residence in Vancouver, Canada. The incident was reportedly linked to people associated with the Bishnoi gang. His association with Salman Khan was cited as a possible reason for the attack.
- AP Dhillon
On September 1, 2024, gunshots were reportedly fired near Punjabi-Canadian singer AP Dhillon’s residence in British Columbia, Canada. Vehicles were also set on fire in connection with the incident.
Videos of the shooting later appeared online. The Bishnoi-linked group reportedly claimed responsibility through its associate Rohit Godara.
The group allegedly said the attack was a warning because Dhillon had worked with Salman Khan in the music video for the song 'Old Money'.
- Baba Siddique
Baba Siddique, a senior NCP leader and former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead by three attackers in Mumbai on October 12, 2024.
A Facebook post allegedly linked to Shubham Lonkar, a suspected associate of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, claimed responsibility for the murder. The post reportedly mentioned Siddique’s close relationship with Salman Khan and the custodial death of Anuj Thapan, who was accused in the case involving the firing outside Khan’s residence.=
- Zeeshan Siddique
After the murder of his father, Baba Siddique, Zeeshan Siddique reportedly received several threats. He has said that he received threatening phone calls and emails, including an alleged demand for Rs 10 crore.
The repeated threats and attacks have raised concerns about the safety of Bollywood celebrities, Punjabi singers and political figures.