Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff took centre stage at Shooting Stars 2025, the special celebrity football match held on December 5 in Mumbai, where he participated as the guest player. The event is part of Project Mahadeva, Maharashtra’s flagship grassroots football initiative launched under the leadership of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Devendra Fadnavis. As the official face of the programme, Tiger continues to lend his influence to encourage young sporting talent across the state.

Tiger Shroff leads Shooting Stars 2025 as face of Maharashtra’s Project Mahadeva; actor joins special celebrity football match in Mumbai

Known for his fitness-driven persona and longstanding association with high-octane films, Tiger Shroff has built a strong fan base through action franchises and youth-centric projects. With films like Baaghi, Heropanti, Ganapath and War, the actor has maintained a steady position in the action space. His most recent release, Baaghi 4, added to that slate, reinforcing his image as one of Bollywood’s bankable action leads. His involvement with Project Mahadeva aligns with his public association with discipline, training and athletic commitment—qualities the programme hopes to instil in young football aspirants.

Shooting Stars 2025 brings star participation to the state’s budding footballers, giving them a platform that blends entertainment with sporting motivation. Tiger’s role extends beyond being the face of the initiative; he also engages as a mentor to children enrolled under Project Mahadeva. His participation aims to encourage young players to stay consistent in training and view sports as a serious developmental pathway.

Project Mahadeva itself is a statewide football development programme that focuses on nurturing U-13 boys and girls. The mission aims to build a strong talent pipeline capable of eventually representing India in key global tournaments. The long-term target is ambitious: ensuring that India’s 2034 FIFA World Cup squad includes at least five players from Maharashtra. As part of the initiative, 60 selected athletes will receive a five-year residential scholarship along with a rare opportunity to train at a special football clinic with Lionel Messi on December 14.

Instead of closing with a celebratory note about the match, the spotlight remains on the scale and goals of Project Mahadeva, as well as Tiger Shroff’s continued presence in action cinema. His involvement in Shooting Stars 2025 adds visibility to a programme designed to shape Maharashtra’s young athletes and provide them with access to professional pathways and global-level mentorship.

With the initiative gaining momentum and Shooting Stars 2025 underway, Tiger Shroff’s presence brings widespread attention to the mission—one that aims to strengthen grassroots sports and empower the next generation of football talent across Maharashtra.

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