Overview
- Shroff confirmed in a video posted on Monday to Mumbay FC’s official Instagram that a last‑minute work commitment will stop him from travelling to Shillong for the Durand Cup fixture.
- Mumbay FC had already been eliminated from the tournament after 0-5 defeats to Langsning and Shillong Lajong, so Shroff’s absence does not change the club’s group outcome but removes a high-profile draw for the final match.
- Multiple outlets reported secondary reasons such as security planning and film‑schedule pressures, but the club’s Instagram video and Shroff’s own statement name the work commitment as the confirmed reason.
- In the video Shroff expressed regret and said he will continue to support the team and praise its young players, leaving fans disappointed after weeks of speculation about his registered squad status.
- The episode underlines practical challenges for clubs and organisers when celebrity players are involved in regional fixtures, and it will likely prompt closer scrutiny of crowd management, scheduling and official communications going forward.