The death of a worker in sets of: Sanjay Leela BhansaliThe upcoming film ‘Love and War’ has created a lot of controversy. Now, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded an FIR against the director and a high-level investigation into the incident.
AICWA wrote to Maharashtra CM, demanding FIR against Sanjay Leela Bhansali
In a formal letter to: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, Gupta of AICWA demanded the registration of an FIR against Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the production house, and all individuals found responsible for the worker’s death. According to the NDTV report, the association has flagged that there is no explanation around the incident, saying that “the complete and verified details about their situation and the exact circumstances of the event have not been clearly established.“Calling for a “thorough, impartial and high-level investigation,” the AICWA said the incident raised serious concerns about workplace safety on film sets. “Had the necessary safety measures been strictly implemented and enforced, this tragic incident could have been avoided,” the letter said.Yadav is survived by his wife and two minor daughters. AICWA has demanded Rs 1 crore compensation for family, together with work or financial assistance for his widow and long-term financial support for the future security of his daughters.The association also urged the Maharashtra government to stop all shooting activities at the location until a comprehensive safety audit is completed and mandatory safety criteria are verified by the relevant authorities.
What happened on the set of ‘Love and War’?
Carpenter Chandradhari Singh Yadav, 42, reportedly died on June 17 during the shooting of Love and War at the Royal Pump Studio near Film City in Mumbai. While the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) had earlier stated that Yadav had died after an electric shock, AICWA President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta has now disputed the account. According to the report, Gupta alleged that the worker died after part of the fixed structure or roof collapsed and admitted that several workers were also injured in the incident.
Past accidents on Sanjay Leela Bhansali sets have been cited
Gupta also cited alleged past incidents linked to Bhansali’s productions, claiming that similar worker deaths were reported during the making of Devdas and Padmaavat. The AICWA further alleged that film workers were often employed in unsafe conditions and that inadequate safety management greatly increased the risk of accidents on the premises.The production house is yet to give an official response to AICWA’s demands.