AICWA seeks FIR and ₹1 crore for worker death on Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ set

A worker's death on Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love & War' set has ignited fury from the All Indian Cine Workers Association. President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta labelled the incident a "murder" due to alleged safety lapses, demanding legal action and an FIR against the filmmaker.

A carpenter's death on the sets of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love & War' due to alleged electrocution has highlighted poor working conditions in the entertainment industry. While Bhansali's production offered financial aid, the film workers' federation is pushing for increased compensation and broader safety reforms, citing widespread issues of excessive hours and inadequate safety standards across productions. The federation emphasizes resolving disputes through dialogue.

AICWA has also sought a complete safety audit of the 'Love & War' set and requested that shooting activities remain suspended until safety compliance is verified.

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 BhansaliThe 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.Love & War: Worker Dies On Sets Of Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal's Film; Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Production House Offers ₹40 Lakh As CompensationDate: 23 June 2026ToHonourable Shri Devendra FadnavisChief MinisterGovernment of MaharashtraSubject: Request for Registration of FIR Against Producer Sanjay Leela Bhansali and the Production House for the Death of Worker Chandradhari Singh Yadav During the Shooting of Love… pic.twitter.com/9XayOgitFD— All Indian Cine Workers Association (@aicwaofficial) June 23, 2026 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. AICWA stated that over the years, several serious incidents have been reported on film sets associated with Bhansali. During the production of Devdas (2000–2001), worker Dindayal Yadav lost his life, while another worker sustained serious injuries, and in 2001, worker Subhash Morkar also reportedly died during the same production. During the production of Padmaavat, worker Mukesh Dakiya, aged 34, reportedly died in a workplace accident.Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love & War', Starring Ranbir Kapoor & Alia Bhatt, Faces Delay As Reshoots Inflate Budget View this post on Instagram A post shared by αlia bhatt (@aliaabhatt)AICWA has also repeatedly raised concerns about poor compliance with safety regulations on film sets, stating that workers are often made to work under highly demanding conditions, with shifts lasting 16 to 20 hours a day. According to the association, such long working hours, along with weak safety supervision and poor enforcement of safety norms, increase the risk of accidents and fatal incidents.As of now, Bhansali Productions have not issued any official statement.

The tragic death of a worker on the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love and War' has ignited a firestorm of controversy. The All Indian Cine Workers Association is calling for an FIR against the director and demands a thorough investigation into the unsafe conditions. They also seek ₹1 crore in compensation for the victim's family and insist that filming is suspended until safety protocols are rigorously checked.