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AICWA Demands FIR Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali Over Worker's Death On Love & War Mumbai Set, Seeks ₹1 Crore Compensation
24htopnews | June 24, 2026 7:08 PM CST

Following the death of a 42-year-old carpenter on the set of Love & War, AICWA has called for legal action against Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Bhansali Productions. The association alleged safety lapses, sought Rs 1 crore compensation for the worker's family, and urged authorities to conduct a high-level investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded an FIR against filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali and his production house, Bhansali Productions, following the death of worker Chandradhari Singh Yadav, a 42-year-old carpenter who reportedly died after suffering a severe electric shock during the early hours of June 17 while shooting Love & War at a Mumbai studio.

AICWA Demands FIR Against Sanjay Leela Bhansali

The association has also sought Rs 1 crore compensation for the deceased worker’s family, calling for strict accountability, and has demanded a high-level investigation into alleged safety lapses on set, citing negligence and violation of workplace safety norms.

The association also shared that several workers present at the location were also reportedly injured during the incident, though complete and verified details regarding their condition and the exact circumstances of the event have not yet been clearly established.


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