Lightman dies on Imlie 3 set, AICWA demands legal action and compensation of Rs 50 lakh

Tragedy struck the set of the television show Imlie 3 as a 25-year-old lightman died on the location on Wednesday. According to reports, the man suffered an electric shock on the set of the show and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital. However, he succumbed to death before making it to the hospital.

4 things you need to know 

• Imlie is a popular show currently in its third season. 
• The first season started premiering in 2020 and featured Sumbul Touqeer Khan, Gashmeer Mahajani, and Fahmaan Khan in lead roles. 
• The second season was headlined by Megha Chakraborty and Karan Vohra. 
• Currently, Sai Ketan Rao and Adriya Roy are the lead actors in the series 

AICWA demands compensation, action against makers

All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has requested Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to take action against the makers of the show. They have asked for a 50 lakh compensation payment to the deceased's relatives by the producer of the show, Gul Khan, and the TV network, Star Plus. 

AICWA shared a video on their social media platforms in which the president of their organisation, Suresh Shyamlal Gupta spoke in response to the death of 25-year-old lightman Mahendra Yadav. In addition to compensation, the president has called for harsh action against TV stations and producers for disobeying safety precautions on the sets. 

गोरेगाँव फ़िल्मसिटी में एक हिन्दी सीरियल चलता है जिसका नाम “ इमली “ है, १९/०९/२०२३ को शाम ५ बजे शूटिंग चल रही थी उशी दौरान सेट पर करंट लगने से मज़दूर की जान चली गई, जिसका नाम महेंद्र यादव था और वो लाइटमैन का काम करता था, वो महज़ २३ साल का था |

इमली सीरियल के प्रोडूसर, प्रोडक्शन… pic.twitter.com/UBinP8uT1e

— All Indian Cine Workers Association (@AICWAofficial) September 20, 2023

AICWA asks for management resignation 

Shyamlal also demanded the resignation of the managing director and commissioner of Film City. Following the tragedy, filming for Imlie has been put on hold.

“Those in administration behave as if the cine workers are some insects who do not need any safety measures. They have never taken any steps for the security and safety on sets. This will lead to many more deaths in the future as well. Who will take up the responsibility? Therefore, as the AICWA chief, I demand the immediate resignation of the Film City MD and other officers who are responsible for ensuring safety on the sets of the TV show,” said Suresh Shyamlal Gupta.