Anupamaa Crew Member Death: Production 'Buried News' Fearing FIR, Continued Shooting Post Accident

Anupamaa: A camera attendant on the sets of the popular TV show died following electrocution earlier this week, the All India Cine Workers Association has alleged. Police have registered an FIR against the contractor for negligence. Headlined by Rupali Ganguly, Anupamaa is produced by Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi under the banner of Director's Kut Productions. As of now, the team has been silent on the matter and has not released a statement.Rupali Ganguly stars in Anupamaa | Image: Director's Kut Productions/InstagramAICWA reveals the identity of the deceased crew member on Anupamaa setAccording to Suresh Gupta, president of All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA), a camera attendant named Vineet Kumar Mandal lost his life as there were "no safety measures" on the set in Mumbai. The producers didn't reply when PTI reached out for a comment. "Vineet Kumar Mandal was a camera attendant, who was on duty on the sets of the show Anupamaa, died due to electrocution on November 14 at 9.30 pm. There are no safety measures in place for our workers," Gupta said.A camera assistant died on the set of Anupamaa on November 14 | Image: Director's Kut Productions/InstagramHe added, "It's sad that such instances happen with workers. They didn't want this news to come out fearing an FIR against the producers," claiming the show's production continued on November 14 despite Mandal's death.FIR registered in the case, no arrests so farThe Aarey Police has registered an FIR against the electrical contractor for negligence, a police official said. "After the death of Vineet Kumar Mandal (32) on November 14, we registered a case against electrical contractor under relevant sections of the Bhartiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS) Act, including negligence. No arrests have been made so far and further investigation is underway," the official added.If a worker dies on set, the producers have to pay compensation to the tune of ₹1 crore, added Gupta. Anupamaa aired in July 2020 has since become one of the most-watched shows on TV. It airs daily on TV channel Star Plus and streams digitally on Disney+ Hotstar.(With inputs from PTI)

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Anupamaa Crew Member Death: Production 'Buried News' Fearing FIR, Continued Shooting Post Accident

Police have registered an FIR against the contractor for negligence. Headlined by Rupali Ganguly, Anupamaa is produced by Rajan Shahi and Deepa Shahi.

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