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Crime
AICWA Warns Bollywood of Rising Gangster Threat, Citing Tiger Shroff Firing
✍️ News18
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 10:38 AM
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The Association of Indian Cinema Workers Association (AICWA) has warned that gangster involvement in Bollywood is increasing, citing the recent firing of actor Tiger Shroff as a sign of a potential return to an underworld era.
The Association of Indian Cinema Workers Association (AICWA) issued a statement today warning that gangster involvement in Bollywood is on the rise. The union cited the recent firing of actor Tiger Shroff from a film project as an example of how criminal elements are increasingly influencing industry decisions.
AICWA officials expressed concern that the presence of organized crime could undermine the creative freedom and safety of film professionals. They warned that if the trend continues, the industry could see a return to an era where underworld figures wield significant power.
The statement came amid growing reports of disputes between production houses and external parties with alleged criminal ties. AICWA called for stricter enforcement of industry regulations and greater transparency in contractual agreements.
While no official response has been issued by film studios or the actor’s management, the union’s remarks have sparked discussion among industry stakeholders about the need for stronger safeguards against criminal interference.
AICWA officials expressed concern that the presence of organized crime could undermine the creative freedom and safety of film professionals. They warned that if the trend continues, the industry could see a return to an era where underworld figures wield significant power.
The statement came amid growing reports of disputes between production houses and external parties with alleged criminal ties. AICWA called for stricter enforcement of industry regulations and greater transparency in contractual agreements.
While no official response has been issued by film studios or the actor’s management, the union’s remarks have sparked discussion among industry stakeholders about the need for stronger safeguards against criminal interference.