BN Tiwari, the President of the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), responded to the tragic death of carpenter Chandradhari Singh Yadav on the set of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film ‘Love & War.’ Yadav died from electrocution, prompting calls for enhanced safety measures and improved working conditions for industry workers. While Bhansali offered INR 40 lacs to the worker’s family, the production was urged to increase the amount to INR 50 lacs, a request that remains unanswered.
Tiwari emphasized that the issue extends beyond Bhansali, highlighting a broader disregard for safety among junior artistes and workers in the industry. He stressed the need for stringent action to address the prevalent practice of extended working hours and inadequate safety standards on various sets. The focus, he clarified, is on safeguarding the well-being of technicians and artists who are often subjected to excessive workloads.
Addressing concerns raised by the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) regarding the circumstances of the worker’s death, Tiwari refuted claims of negligence, stating that the incident resulted from exposed wires and an electrical fault. He dismissed conflicting reports and affirmed that the worker, a member of the labor union, was not working alone at the time of the tragedy. Tiwari underscored the importance of upholding safety standards and protecting the rights of workers in the entertainment industry.
