Kala Hiran producer Amit Jani alleges gunpoint chase in Sonepat; probe underway
New Delhi: Film producer Amit Jani has alleged that unknown individuals chased his SUV in Haryana’s Sonepat and attempted to stop the vehicle at gunpoint on Sunday (October 18), the same day Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff’s car came under fire in Mumbai.
According to Jani’s complaint, he was returning from Jammu to Noida with others when a white car allegedly began following his vehicle. The Udaipur Files producer claimed his driver managed to escape by speeding away and eventually entering a police station in Sonepat. Police have said the matter is being investigated.
Amit Jani alleges car chase at gunpoint
According to the complaint, the white car allegedly followed Jani’s SUV for a considerable distance before overtaking it. The driver of the other vehicle then gestured for Jani’s car to stop. Jani alleged that the man subsequently displayed a weapon.
Film producer Amit Jani alleges that unidentified miscreants chased his Defender SUV and attempted to stop it at gunpoint while he was returning to Noida from Jammu after visiting the Vaishno Devi shrine. His driver sped away and drove into Kundli police station to ensure their safety. Jani is known for producing controversial films such as Udaipur Files and Blackbuck.
— IANS (@ians_india) October 18, 2026
Given threats he claimed to have received in the past, Jani asked his driver not to stop and instead speed away. The occupants of the SUV also contacted police through the emergency helpline 112. The white car allegedly continued following Jani’s Defender until the Kundli-Palwal-Manesar highway.
Jani also wrote about the incident on X, claiming that his driver’s quick response helped save his life.
जम्मू से नोयडा लौट रहे फ़िल्म निर्माता अमित जानी का सोनीपत मे अज्ञात बदमाशों द्वारा पीछा, अमित जानी की डिफेन्डर का पीछा करके हथियार के दम पे गाडी रोकने का प्रयास.. चालक ने डिफेन्डर को भगाकर कुंडली थाने मे घुसाकार जान बचाई @police_haryana @HMOIndia @cmohry @igrohtak @DGPHaryana
— Amit Jani (@AmitJaniIND) October 18, 2026
A Sonepat Police official, when contacted, said the allegations were being investigated. Further details about the people allegedly travelling in the white car or their possible motive have not been established.
Who is Amit Jani?
Amit Jani is the producer of the controversial film Udaipur Files. He is also associated as a producer and writer with Kala Hiran, a film whose release has been caught in a legal dispute after Salman Khan filed a suit against it.
Tiger Shroff’s car targeted in Mumbai
Tiger Shroff’s BMW was targeted by assailants in Mumbai’s Juhu area on Sunday (October 18) evening. The firing took place around 7 pm near Pushpa Narsee Park when Tiger was leaving after a football outing. Three men are alleged to have been involved, with two suspected of opening fire while another allegedly assisted in their escape.
Tiger escaped without a gunshot injury, though reports said he suffered minor injuries from shattered glass. His driver, Firdaus, sustained a bullet injury, while another person was also injured.
CCTV footage from the area subsequently surfaced as Mumbai Police launched an investigation into the attack. Three suspects linked to the Tiger Shroff shooting incident have been arrested in Kota, Rajasthan. Investigators are looking at their individual roles and the wider conspiracy behind the attack.