Arjun Kapoor Injured in Shooting Accident: Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor narrowly escaped a critical injury during the shoot of his upcoming film Mere Husband ki Biwi. The incident occurred at Royal Palms’ Imperial Palace, where a ceiling collapse on the set left six individuals injured. Among them were director Mudassar Aziz and actor Jackie Bhagnani.
What Happened?
Reports indicate the mishap took place during the shoot of a song sequence. The set’s structure began to shake, causing sections of the ceiling to collapse. According to Ashok Dubey from the Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE), vibrations caused by sound equipment may have led to the structural instability.
Who Was Injured?
Arjun Kapoor, Jackie Bhagnani, and Mudassar Aziz suffered minor injuries, while other crew members were also hurt. DOP Manu Anand sustained a fractured thumb, and a camera attendant reported a spinal injury. Thankfully, no one sustained life-threatening injuries.
Choreographer Vijay Ganguly shared that the first day of the shoot went smoothly, but the accident on the second day disrupted plans.
On-Set Chaos and Recovery
The accident has raised questions about safety measures on Bollywood sets. Ashok Dubey, who was also injured, stated that such incidents underline the need for stricter guidelines.
Arjun Kapoor’s Upcoming Projects
Arjun Kapoor, last seen in Singham Again as the antagonist ‘Danger Lanka,’ has been busy with several projects. His portrayal in the Ajay Devgn starrer gained critical and audience acclaim. Despite this setback, fans eagerly await his next release.