Film Industry Demands Investigation into Actor Rahul's Tragic Death in Odisha
Actor Rahul’s death: Film forum seeks ‘transparent probe’, zero FIR registered
The Indian Express
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The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum has called for a transparent investigation into the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who drowned during a shoot at Talsari beach, Odisha. A Zero FIR has been filed against the production house for alleged negligence and lack of necessary permits.
- 01Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee drowned during a shoot at Talsari beach, Odisha.
- 02The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum has lodged a Zero FIR against Magic Moments Motion Pictures Pvt Ltd.
- 03The forum is demanding a fair and transparent investigation into the circumstances of Banerjee's death.
- 04Concerns have been raised about the production house filming without necessary permits.
- 05A rally was held by industry members demanding justice for Banerjee.
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The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum has lodged a police complaint against Magic Moments Motion Pictures Pvt Ltd following the tragic death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee during an outdoor shoot at Talsari beach in Odisha. The complaint, treated as a Zero FIR, accuses directors Saibal Banerjee and Leena Gangopadhyay of engaging in a criminal conspiracy and conducting the shoot in a negligent manner that endangered lives. On March 29, Banerjee drowned while filming the television serial *Bholey Baba Par Karega*. The forum has called for a fair and transparent probe, expressing dissatisfaction with the production house's response to their inquiries. They also allege that filming may have occurred without the necessary permits. In response to the incident, a rally featuring prominent figures from the Bengali film industry was held, advocating for justice for Banerjee.
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The incident raises serious concerns about safety standards in the film industry, potentially leading to stricter regulations for outdoor shoots.
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