The firing outside Rohit Shetty’s residence has ignited alarm bells across Bollywood, prompting the Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPPA) to pen a fervent plea to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Calling for rigorous action, the group highlights the existential threat to the industry’s stability.
On the night of January 31, unidentified attackers riddled the air with five bullets near Shetty’s Juhu property at 12:45 AM. No casualties were reported, yet the audacity stunned onlookers. Law enforcement has nabbed five individuals, one tied to arms supply, while probing ties to Lawrence Bishnoi’s criminal network. The key gunman evades capture.
Labeling the event catastrophic, IMPPPA noted its potential to instill terror among directors, producers, technicians, and artistes. Shetty’s legacy—blending mass entertainment with societal contributions—makes him an irreplaceable asset. The association fears broader repercussions for Maharashtra, where films fuel culture and commerce.
The missive beseeches Fadnavis for hands-on involvement: expedite a fair inquiry, bolster safeguards for Shetty’s kin and the sector at large. Trusting in the CM’s prowess to uphold justice, IMPPPA envisions a fortified future free from such intimidations.
As investigations unfold, the film world unites in solidarity, demanding that Mumbai’s glitz isn’t overshadowed by gunpowder. The response from the top will define the narrative.