Tiger Shroff’s driver Baloch joined family at 20, has served for 28 years as actor’s caretaker and chauffeur

Firdaus Ibrahim Baloch has spent nearly three decades working for the Shroff family. What began as a job as a driver when he was just 20 gradually grew into a relationship built on trust, with Baloch becoming a familiar presence in Tiger Shroff’s daily life. That long association came into focus after a shooting incident in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday evening, when unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire at the vehicle carrying the Bollywood actor and his driver. Baloch sustained a gunshot injury to his left forearm. Tiger, who escaped without any bullet injuries, reportedly took control of the vehicle and rushed his injured driver to the hospital.

Tiger Shroff rushes injured driver to hospital

The firing incident took place near Pushpa Narsee Park in Juhu as Tiger was returning from a birthday celebration. Motorcycle-borne assailants allegedly fired five rounds at the vehicle, with three bullets penetrating the passenger-side window. One of the bullets struck Baloch in the left forearm. Tiger immediately moved to help him, took the driver's seat and drove first to Santacruz police station before heading to Nanavati Hospital.

Doctors said Baloch was stable and out of danger. The Shroff family has reportedly offered to cover his medical treatment and recovery expenses. A video of the aftermath showed Tiger switching seats with his injured driver. A woman can be heard urging him to take the actor away from the scene quickly. An autorickshaw driver was also injured in the firing. He was identified as Chauhan and taken to Cooper Hospital with bullet injuries to his chest.

Who is Firdaus Ibrahim Baloch?

Baloch, a resident of Jogeshwari, joined the Shroff family as a driver 28 years ago. Over time, his responsibilities extended beyond driving, and he became Tiger's personal driver and caretaker. His work often involves accompanying the actor through his daily schedule. According to a family member quoted by TOI, Baloch regularly accompanies Tiger, including on weekends when the actor goes to play football at a ground in Juhu.

The family member described him as deeply committed to his job, saying he leaves home for work and stays with the actor until the end of the day. His long association with the family has made him a trusted member of Tiger's team.

News of the firing left Baloch's family worried. His wife, son, daughter and other relatives rushed to the hospital on Sunday night after learning that he had been injured. Police said Baloch was traumatised and frightened following the incident.