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The All-Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded accountability. The association took to their official X account to shed light on the event and called for strict measures against the show’s makers.
AICWA expressed deep concern over the way the incident was allegedly handled. (Photo Credit: X)
An alarming incident has once again brought the spotlight on safety issues within the entertainment industry. The set of Mangal Lakshmi, a popular Colors TV show starring Deepika Singh, became the site of a horrifying accident. Just days after a tragic electrocution death, reportedly on the set of Anupamaa, another crew member suffered severe injuries in a similar incident on Mangal Lakshmi.
The All-Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has demanded accountability. The association took to their official X account to shed light on the event and called for strict measures against the show’s makers.
Their post detailed, “On December 6, 2024, at a shooting set opposite the Mangal Lakshmi set in Goregaon Filmcity, a laborer working as an electrician suffered a severe electric shock, causing him to fall from a height. The worker sustained critical injuries and is currently admitted to the ICU in a hospital. Tragically, the worker’s family is being threatened not to speak out about the incident, with the warning that they will be denied financial support for his treatment.”
AICWA expressed deep concern over the way the incident was allegedly handled. The association accused the production team of attempting to silence the worker’s family while trying to downplay the seriousness of the situation. They also tagged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, urging him to take immediate action.
Their statement further added, “This is not an isolated incident—Filmcity has witnessed numerous accidents, most of which are silenced under pressure. The lives of hardworking labourers cannot continue to be treated as expendable. Justice delayed is justice denied.”
Subject: Urgent Call for Action: Investigate Negligence and Ensure Justice for Injured Worker at Goregaon FilmcityOn December 6, 2024, at a shooting set opposite the Mangal Lakshmi set in Goregaon Filmcity, a laborer working as an electrician suffered a severe electric shock,… pic.twitter.com/ELKrN6Fb3j
— All Indian Cine Workers Association (@AICWAofficial) December 8, 2024
TV show, Mangal Lakshmi, featuring Deepika Singh, Naman Shaw and Sanika Amit in key roles, debuted on Colors TV on February 27. While the show has gained audiences with its storyline, this incident has cast a shadow on its production.
