Tragic accident happened on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film love and war This has rekindled concerns about safety standards and working conditions in the film industry. Chandradhari Yadav, a 42-year-old carpenter, lost his life while working on a film set at Royal Pump Studios in Mumbai’s Goregaon East on the morning of June 17.
Tragedy related to love and war: Worker dies of alleged electric shock; Bhansali Productions has offered Rs 40 lakh as compensation
According to representatives of the Film Studio Setting and Allied Mazdoor Union (FSSAMU), the incident took place around 3 am. Although the exact cause of death has not been confirmed yet, initial reports suggest that electric shock due to a possible short circuit may have been the cause of the accident. Officials are waiting for the post mortem report for clarity.
Chandradhari Yadav is survived by his wife and two daughters. Following the incident, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and FSSAMU contacted the producers. love and war Seeking financial assistance and support for the family.
The film’s production house has reportedly offered Rs 40 lakh as compensation to Yadav’s family. However, union representatives say additional assistance is necessary to secure the future of their dependents. According to a TOI report, FWICE president BN Tiwari said, “Apart from monetary compensation, we have requested the manufacturer to take responsibility for the children’s education. Workers are often forced to work more than the scheduled eight to ten hours, and there is a limit to how much work a person can physically do at work.”
He said, “After the post-mortem report comes, we will decide our next action. No matter how big a producer is or how big a film he is making, the lives of workers cannot be put at risk.”
Question on working hours
FWICE Honorary General Secretary Ashok Dubey revealed that Yadav had reportedly been working continuously on the sets for several days. Dubey said, “Chandradhari had been working continuously on the sets for the last three days and was on duty from 7 am to 3 am on the day of the incident. According to people present, he received an electric shock and was taken to the hospital, where he died.”
He further said that the federation has requested for employment opportunity in the production house for Yadav’s wife. Ashok Pandit, President, Indian Film and Television Directors Association (IFTDA) and Chief Advisor, FWICE, stressed the need for regular inspections and compliance checks.
“We have repeatedly urged producing bodies, studios and government officials to conduct regular audits of sets, electrical wiring and cabling, noting that there are often 150 to 200 employees present on a set,” he said.
“Manufacturing of these sets involves lives at stake and significant investment. Mandatory compliance with fire, electrical and structural safety norms and comprehensive SOPs is the need of the hour.”
