Actor Manoj Bajpayee has expressed concerns over the growing security threats following Tiger Shroff's firing incident. The actor drew attention to the evolving pattern of crime, reflecting on how Bollywood's relationship with the underworld has changed over the years. He highlighted that the present day threats operate differently from those witnessed in the past.
Having witnessed the time when the underworld's influence loomed over Bollywood, the actor spoke about whether troubled times have returned to Bollywood, in an interview with Hindustan Times. Manoj, however, responded by pointing out that the nature and execution of crimes had undergone significant change and the current scenario should not be compared to the past, as the criminal syndicate maneuvers differently now.
"It will never go back to the same old time. That time, the industry was the target, right now, it’s not. The pace and definition of the crime has changed completely. Now, somebody is sitting somewhere else and sending their shooters to attack a target, and that may even not be the real target," Manoj told the publication.
As per records, the accused stated that Salman Khan was the real target in the Tiger Shroff's firing case, and they even did a recce of the houses of actors Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan and Aamir Khan. Manoj's reaction to the statement was, "From Tiger’s incident, what has come to the fore is that he was not the target but suddenly became one. The whole conversation was about these other stars who were the real target and now they have to surround themselves with utmost safety."
The Gangs of Wasseypur star, however, expressed confidence in the governments's efforts to address the security concerns. "Yes, it is a matter of concern but one thing I know is that the state government is looking into it with a lot of concern. They are monitoring the situation and taking all the precautions. I just hope that things get better, comfortable and safer for all of us," Manoj said.
Manoj Bajpayee was recently seen in Last Man of Tower, directed by Ben Rekhi. The film follows a retired teacher who refuses to sell his Mumbai apartment, triggering a conflict with neighbours eager to accept a redevelopment deal. The actor is also widely recognised for his performance as Srikant Tiwari in The Family Man. Some of his acclaimed credits include Satya, Shool, Pinjar, Bhonsle and Joram.
