The Bengali entertainment industry has been shaken by the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, who drowned while shooting for a soap. In response, stakeholders have decided to make insurance mandatory for all Bengali movies.
A joint meeting was held to review safety protocols and draft a new standard operating procedure (SOP). The proposed insurance cover will depend on the budget of each film and will take care of all aspects.
The meeting also discussed measures to prevent accidents on sets, including a written SOP, restrictions on alcohol consumption and smoking during shoots, and a code of conduct.
The incident occurred when Rahul was shooting for the Bengali soap alongside co-actor Sweta Mishra. They were performing a dance sequence in knee-deep water when they suddenly slipped into a ditch. Both were rushed to Digha Hospital, but Rahul could not be saved.
The police are investigating the matter, and the shooting team had not obtained permission to film at the location.
