Tragic Incident on Love & War Set: Worker Dies from Alleged Electric Shock
A tragic incident on the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming film Love & War has raised serious concerns about safety standards and working conditions in the film industry. A 42-year-old carpenter, Chandradhari Yadav, lost his life while working at the Royal Pump Studio in Goregaon East, Mumbai, in the early hours of June 17. The incident has prompted calls for better safety measures to protect workers in the industry.
Incident Details and Immediate Response
According to representatives from the Film Studio Setting and Allied Mazdoor Union (FSSAMU), the incident occurred around 3 am. While the exact cause of death is still under investigation, initial reports suggest that Yadav may have suffered an electric shock due to a possible short circuit. Authorities are currently awaiting the post-mortem report for further clarity on the circumstances surrounding his death.
Chandradhari Yadav is survived by his wife and two daughters. In the wake of this tragedy, the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and FSSAMU have reached out to the producers of Love & War for financial assistance and support for Yadav’s family. Reports indicate that the production house has offered Rs 40 lakhs as compensation. However, union representatives emphasize that additional support is crucial to ensure the future of Yadav’s dependents. FWICE president B.N. Tiwari stated, “Apart from monetary compensation, we have requested the producer to take responsibility for the children’s education. Workers are often made to work far beyond the prescribed eight to ten hours, and there is a limit to how much a person can physically stretch themselves at work.”
Concerns Over Working Hours
FWICE honorary general secretary Ashok Dubey revealed that Yadav had been working continuously on the set for several days. “Chandradhari had been working continuously on the set for the past three days and had been on duty from 7 am until 3 am on the day of the incident. According to those present, he suffered an electric shock and was rushed to hospital, where he passed away,” Dubey explained.
In light of this incident, the federation has also requested employment opportunities for Yadav’s wife within the production house. Ashoke Pandit, president of the Indian Film and Television Directors’ Association (IFTDA) and chief advisor to FWICE, emphasized the need for regular inspections and compliance checks on film sets. “We have repeatedly urged producer bodies, studios and government authorities to conduct regular audits of sets, electrical wiring and cabling, considering that 150 to 200 workers are often present on a set,” he said. “There are lives at stake and significant investments involved in building these sets. Mandatory compliance with fire, electrical and structural safety norms and comprehensive SOPs is the need of the hour.”
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