3 minutes of readingNew DelhiFebruary 1, 2026 04:38 pm IST
The Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA) strongly condemned the shooting outside filmmaker Juhu’s residence. Rohit Shettycalling it “deeply disturbing and unacceptable.” In a statement, the association said the attack left the film fraternity shocked and deeply concerned about the safety of one of Bollywood’s most prominent directors.
The IFTDA described the incident as creating “an atmosphere of fear and insecurity” and emphasized that such acts should not shake the morale or confidence of the creative community. The association also urged the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis personally supervise the matter, expressing faith that the Bombay The police would act quickly to identify and arrest those responsible, while ensuring the protection of Rohit Shetty and his family. “The IFTDA strongly supports Mr. Rohit Shetty and his entire family during this difficult time,” the statement added.
Details of the shooting incident
According to the policeUnidentified attackers fired five rounds around 12:45 am in front of Rohit Shetty’s multi-storey bungalow. The director was at home when the shots were fired, but no one was injured. A security guard on duty alerted Shetty, who immediately contacted authorities. Bullet casings were recovered from the spot and an FIR under the Arms Act was registered at Juhu police station. Since the incident, heavy security measures have been deployed outside the residence.
Senior officials confirmed that both the zonal police and the crime division are investigating the case, but the motive behind the attack is still unclear. “The director had not received any threats recently,” one agent said.
Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage from the area to track the shooters’ movements, and some preliminary clips have already provided potential clues. The ballistics team at the Forensic Science Laboratory has collected evidence from the scene, while the police are also recording a detailed statement from Shetty and seeking eyewitness accounts to reconstruct the incident.
The incident comes amid increased attention on the safety of high-profile Bollywood personalities in Mumbai. In November, a special court charged five defendants involved in a similar firing of an outside actor. Salman Khan‘s Bandra residence, highlighting the current challenges in protecting celebrities.