Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming movie Love and Battle has come underneath scrutiny following the loss of life of crew member Chandradhari Singh Yadav through the movie’s shoot in Mumbai. Now, the All Indian Cine Staff Affiliation (AICWA) has written to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, searching for the registration of an FIR towards Bhansali, ₹1 crore in compensation for the deceased’s household, and a high-level investigation into the matter.
‘Security norms weren’t adopted’
AICWA president Suresh Shyamlal Gupta wrote the letter to the Chief Minister, and the affiliation’s X account posted it on social media. Part of the letter learn, “The incident has raised critical issues concerning the implementation of office security measures on movie taking pictures units. Regardless of the movie being a large-scale manufacturing that includes outstanding actors comparable to Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal, and Alia Bhatt, necessary security norms weren’t adopted on the set, ensuing within the unlucky loss of life of a employee. Had the required security measures been strictly carried out and enforced, this tragic incident might presumably have been prevented.”
Deceased survived by two minor daughters and spouse
Within the letter, Suresh shared that the deceased is survived by his spouse and two minor daughters. Since he was the only real incomes member of the household, his loss of life has brought about extreme emotional and monetary hardship for them.
Earlier accidents on Bhansali’s units
The AICWA president additionally referred to previous accidents by which crew members allegedly misplaced their lives on Bhansali’s movie units. He wrote, “This incident will not be remoted. Over time, a number of critical incidents have been reported on movie units related to filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali: In the course of the manufacturing of Devdas (2000–2001), employee Dindayal Yadav misplaced his life, one other employee sustained critical accidents, and in 2001, employee Subhash Morkar additionally reportedly died throughout the identical manufacturing. In the course of the manufacturing of Padmaavat, employee Mukesh Dakiya, aged 34, reportedly died in a office accident. Most not too long ago, through the manufacturing of Love & Battle, Mr. Chandradhari Singh Yadav misplaced his life on 17 June 2026.”
AICWA president calls for FIR towards Bhansali
He urged the Chief Minister to take strict motion towards Bhansali and people answerable for the incident. He wrote, “Register an FIR towards Producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali, the involved manufacturing home, and all individuals discovered accountable underneath fees of homicide, culpable murder, negligence, and all different relevant authorized provisions as could also be established throughout investigation. Represent a high-level unbiased inquiry into the incident and conduct a complete security audit of the movie set.”
He added, “Guarantee cost of ₹1 crore compensation to the household of the deceased employee, Mr. Chandradhari Singh Yadav. Present appropriate employment or monetary help to the widow of the deceased. Guarantee long-term monetary help and full duty for the upbringing, welfare, and future safety of his two daughters till they’re married and financially unbiased.”
He additional wrote, “Droop taking pictures actions on the involved location till full compliance with all necessary security norms is verified by competent authorities. Conduct a complete security audit of the Love & Battle movie set and all related units, and allow resumption of taking pictures solely after full certification of compliance with all security necessities. Implement necessary security audits and inspections throughout all movie taking pictures units in Maharashtra. Guarantee strict enforcement of office security legal guidelines to stop recurrence of such tragic incidents sooner or later.”
