Jackie Shroff makes first public appearance after son Tiger Shroff's firing incident; attends naming ceremony of Bappi Lahiri Marg

The shooting incident involving Tiger Shroff has sent shockwaves through the film industry. A day after the incident, his father Jackie Shroff attended the naming ceremony of Bappi Lahiri Marg in Mumbai, along with Suniel Shetty and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Suniel also reacted to the incident and spoke about the need to ensure the safety of celebrities.Jackie Shroff attended the naming ceremony of Bappi Lahiri MargThe 'Hero' actor attended the ceremony in Mumbai where a road was named after the late singer and composer Bappi Lahiri. The late musical legend's family members were also present at the event. Jackie, carrying his signature plant, posed for pictures with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and other guests. It was his first public appearance since his son Tiger Shroff was reportedly fired at by three gunmen.Jackie Shroff and Suniel Shetty exchange warm hugJackie and Suniel shared a warm hug at the event. Suniel also reacted to the shooting incident involving Tiger, saying, “The whole world loves Tiger and Jackie Dada, and if something like this can happen to him, it could happen to anyone. It shouldn't have happened. Tiger is so focused on sports and exercise; I don’t know why this occurred—it shouldn't have. It is so, so important for us to stay safe. For me, Jackie Dada is a childhood friend, and I just hope everything turns out well. I’m also relieved that Tiger himself is fine—it was his driver who got hurt, and he is currently recovering.”On Sunday, October 18th, 'Baaghi' actor Tiger Shroff was returning from a football match in Juhu when three bike-borne assailants allegedly opened fire at his car. The actor escaped with minor abrasions, while his driver was injured by a bullet. Tiger reportedly took over the driving after noticing his driver was hurt.Actor Karan Veer Mehra, who had played football with Tiger, said he was driving behind Tiger’s car and noticed blood spots after the incident. Later, Tiger met Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde. Pictures from the meeting showed bandages on the actor’s hand and chest.The three men accused of firing at Tiger were arrested by Rajasthan Police on Monday afternoon. They were reportedly caught on a Jaipur-bound express train at Kota Junction. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the people behind the attack would not be spared, while Eknath Shinde said the government would take strict action against those responsible.Get the latest Bollywood & Entertainment News, and more. Download the TOI app.Give your child the gift of confidence! Claim your exclusive TOI Masterclass spot today!