Caution and care before ‘Love & War’

23 June,2026 07:08 AM IST |  Mumbai  |  Mohar Basu

Five days after a fatal on-set accident claimed the life of carpenter Chandradhari Yadav, Sanjay Leela Bhansali resumed shooting Love & War at Royal Palms. The production has halted night shoots, introduced stricter safety protocols, and reportedly offered Rs 40 lakh compensation to Yadav’s family

(L-R) Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor star in the Film pics/Instagram


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Five days after a tragic accident claimed the life of a crew member on the set of Love & War, filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali resumed the period drama's shoot at Royal Palms in Goregaon on June 22. We're told the latest schedule, which already faced months of delays, commenced under heightened safety measures. In the wake of the accident that happened around 3 am on June 17, Bhansali Productions has apparently put an immediate stop to all night shoots of the Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal-starrer until further notice.

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

The demise of carpenter Chandradhari Yadav, 42, who was working on the film's set when he allegedly suffered an electric shock, has naturally affected the crew. A source from the set told mid-day, "The electric wire was loose and he got a shock. After the accident, the makers have decided that no night shoots will be conducted going forward. They have also ordered additional electrical inspections, mandatory safety audits before every shift, and stricter monitoring of on-set work conditions to prevent such an incident in the future."

Rs 40Lakh
Compensation offered to the family of the deceased by Bhansali Productions

What happened?

In the early hours of June 17, carpenter Chandradhari Yadav allegedly suffered an electric shock from a loose wire. He was rushed to a hospital after the accident, where he succumbed to his injuries

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