In a bold move, Mumbai’s municipal governing body has initiated proceedings to blacklist B62 Studios, helmed by Aditya Dhar, due to serious safety infractions during the ‘Dhurandhar 2’ production. The All India Cine Workers Association has voiced strong support for the BMC’s decision, denouncing the presence of flammable materials and the use of unapproved generator vans on set.

After the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) proposed the blacklisting of Aditya Dhar‘s production house for violating norms on the sets of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ in Mumbai, the All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) issued a strong statement.

AICWA releases official statement on violations of norms on ‘Dhurandhar 2’ set

Responding to the recent developments of repeated violations during the shoot of ‘Dhurandhar 2’ in Mumbai, the AICWA condemned the safety lapses during filming. According to the Moneycontrol report, Suresh Shyamlal Gupta, the president of the association, called the violations “alarming” and sought strict accountability. He emphasized that “the life, safety, and dignity of film industry workers, technicians, and laborers cannot be compromised under any circumstances.“

The association supported the BMC’s decision and urged for strict enforcement of rules to assure the safety of crew members of the movie.

What is the issue?

According to the reports, after assuring the civic body that no inflammable materials would be used during the shoot, the film team utilized them. Reportedly, they shot on a terrace and used two generator vans without any prior permissions. Cops even intervened and seized the inflammable torches from the location. The BMC has also initiated action to forfeit the Rs 25,000 security deposit submitted for the permits and has proposed imposing a Rs 1 lakh penalty on the production house.Ward A office has proposed blacklisting Dhar’s production house, B62 Studios, from seeking further permissions for shooting in the city.Meanwhile, the ‘Dhurandhar 2’ team has not yet made any official statement about the issue or clarified their side of the story.

More about ‘Dhurandhar 2’

Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film stars Ranveer Singh in the lead role of Hamza Ali Mazari. The upcoming movie will showcase the rise of his character in the Lyari town of Pakistan. After the massive success of the first installment, the next part is set to arrive in cinemas on March 19, 2026.