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Deccan Herald
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Film body to meet minister over stunt performers
PRESS RELEASE Date: 17th July 2025 Issued by: All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) The Death of Stuntman Mohanraj on the Sets of Tamil Film Vettuvam Exposes the Brutal Truth of Indian Film Sets — Safety is a Joke, and Lives are Disposable The tragic death of stuntman…
Mint
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Stunt master Mohanraj's death: MK Stalin asked to file murder charges against film producers; video of crash goes viral
The sudden death of stuntman Mohanraj has shocked the South Indian film industry. He died during the shooting of an action scene for Vettuvam, directed by Pa Ranjith and starring Arya. The stunt involved driving an SUV over a ramp to create a flying car effect. Sadly, the car lost control, flipped mid-air and crashed. Though the team rushed him to the hospital, he could not be saved. An old video from another film, Bullet, is now going viral. In it, Mohanraj is seen exiting a crashed car after a stunt, receiving hugs and praise from the crew before heading to an ambulance. While that stunt was successful, his recent attempt turned fatal. The tragedy has raised concerns about safety on film sets. Disturbing footage of the accident is also being shared online. When one of the news publications shared the video, Mrunal Thakur reacted to it. Thakur has worked in several successful South Indian films, mainly in Telugu. Some of her prominent works include Sita Ramam, Hi Nanna and The Family Star. 'Omgggg nooo,' reacted the Super 30 actress. All Indian Cine Workers Association President Suresh Gupta has reacted to Mohan Raj's death. While filmmakers want world-class action, they don't work on safety. 'Every year, many stunt artists lose their lives. The man would have been alive if they had provided enough safety. Some producers play with stuntmen's lives to save a few bucks,' Gupta said. At the same time, he informed in a video address that AICWA had requested Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin to lodge murder charges against the film producers. The following video contains graphic and distressing content involving a fatal accident during a film stunt. It may be upsetting to some viewers. We urge viewer caution and recommend that children and sensitive individuals do not watch the footage. This video is being shared only to highlight the risks faced by stunt professionals and the importance of safety on film sets.
NDTV
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Ajay Devgn Reacts To Diljit Dosanjh-Hania Aamir Row: "Will Not Blame..."
Mumbai: Bollywood star Ajay Devgn is the latest Bollywood celebrity to wade into the controversy around Diljit Dosanjh's Punjabi film Sardaar Ji 3 which has been at the centre of the proverbial storm ever since Pakistani star Hania Aamir's casting in the movie came to light. On Friday, at the trailer launch press meet of his new film Son of Sardaar 2, Ajay Devgn was asked about his viewpoint on the row that doesn't seem to be ending soon. Sardaar Ji 3 courted a huge controversy last month after Diljit Dosanjh shared the trailer of Sardaar Ji 3, which made its debut in overseas territories on June 27 and skipped release in India. "I don't know where the trolling comes from (or) what is right and what is wrong. I'm not in his shoes to comment on that. He would've had his problems, and people are thinking from their point of view. "So, when you've two different points of view, then you can sit and solve it together. I'll not blame anybody or say that, this is right or wrong; they need a conversation," Ajay Devgn told reporters at the trailer launch press conference of Son of Sardaar 2. Many social media users have called for a ban on Diljit Dosanjh, while politicians and trade unions like the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) and the Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE) have criticised the Punjabi actor-musician for collaborating with Hania Aamir in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. At the event, Ajay Devgn was also asked about the ongoing language row in Maharashtra. The controversy started after the Maharashtra government made it compulsory for state-run primary schools to teach Hindi as a third language, apart from English and Marathi. "The only answer I'll give you about the language thing which is going on is Aata Maajhi Satakli," the actor said, referring to the popular dialogue from his hit Singham franchise. Ajay Devgn, who was last seen in Raid 2, said he is thrilled about returning to the comedy genre after six years with Son of Sardaar 2. "I didn't realise I'm doing comedy after six years, but it was a lot of fun doing this film. The script was very funny. When we decided to do Son of Sardaar 2, the important thing was that the humour quotient had to be more than the first part, and we are glad we cracked that kind of a script," he added. Son of Sardaar was helmed by Ashwni Dhir and starred Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt and Sonakshi Sinha as well as Mukul Dev, who died in May this year at the age of 54. The first part of the franchise revolved around Jaswinder "Jassi" Singh Randhawa (Ajay Devgn), who returns to his village in Punjab after spending years in London to sell ancestral property. But things take an unexpected turn. In the trailer of the upcoming sequel, Ajay Devgn's character is seen mimicking Sunny Deol's character from the 1997 war drama Border in one of the sequences. Talking about Sunny Deol, the Bollywood star said, "He is my neighbour. When we were young, Bobby and I were growing up together, and Sunny paaji was someone whom we respected and looked up to. We still talk about the punches he throws on screen; nobody can beat him," he said. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, Son of Sardaar 2 also stars Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Mrunal Thakur, Chunky Panday, Vindu Dara Singh, Deepak Dobriyal, Ashwini Kalsekar, Kubbra Sait, Roshni Walia, and Sharat Saxena. Produced by Ajay Devgn alongside Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja, the movie is set to be released on July 25.
Mint
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
Will not blame anybody, need to solve it together: Ajay Devgn on Diljit Dosanjh controversy
Mumbai, Jul 11 (PTI) When there are two differing points of view, you need to sit down and resolve issues through conversation, actor Ajay Devgn said on Friday while responding to the controversy surrounding Diljit Dosanjh's film "Sardaar Ji 3", which has drawn criticism for featuring Pakistani star Hania Aamir. The Punjabi film courted a huge controversy last month after Dosanjh shared the trailer of "Sardaar Ji 3", which made its debut in overseas territories on June 27 and skipped release in India. Many social media users have called for a ban on Dosanjh, while politicians and trade unions like the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) and the Federation of Western lndia Cine Employees (FWICE) have criticised the Punjabi actor-musician for collaborating with Aamir in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. "I don't know where the trolling comes from (or) what is right and what is wrong. I'm not in his shoes to comment on that. He would've had his problems, and people are thinking from their point of view. "So, when you've two different points of view, then you can sit and solve it out together. I'll not blame anybody or say that, this is right or wrong; they need a conversation," Devgn told reporters at the trailer launch press conference of 'Son of Sardaar 2'. At the event, Devgn was also asked about the ongoing language row in Maharashtra. The controversy started after the Maharashtra government made it compulsory for state-run primary schools to teach Hindi as a third language, apart from English and Marathi. "The only answer I'll give you about the language thing which is going on is 'Aata Maaji Satakli',' Devgn said, referring to the popular dialogue from his hit "Singham" franchise. The 'Raid 2' actor said he is thrilled about returning to the comedy genre after six years with 'Son of Sardaar 2'. 'I didn't realise I'm doing comedy after six years, but it was a lot of fun doing this film. The script was very funny. When we decided to do 'Son of Sardaar 2', the important thing was that the humour quotient had to be more than the first part, and we are glad we cracked that kind of a script,' Devgn said. 'Son of Sardaar' was helmed by Ashwni Dhir and starred Devgn, Sanjay Dutt and Sonakshi Sinha as well as Mukul Dev, who died in May this year at the age of 54. The first part revolved around Jaswinder "Jassi" Singh Randhawa (Devgn), who returns to his village in Punjab after spending years in London to sell ancestral property. But things take an unexpected turn. In the trailer of the upcoming sequel, Devgn's character is seen mimicking Sunny Deol's character from 'Border' in one of the sequences. 'He is my neighbour. When we were young, Bobby and I were growing up together, and Sunny paaji was someone whom we respected and looked up to. We still talk about the punch he gives on screen; nobody can beat him,' the actor said. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, "Son of Sardaar 2" also stars Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Mrunal Thakur, Chunky Panday, Vindu Dara Singh, Deepak Dobriyal, Ashwini Kalsekar, Kubbra Sait, Roshni Walia, and Sharat Saxena. Produced by Devgn alongside Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja, the movie is set to release on July 25.
Express Tribune
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Sardaar Ji 3' thrives without Indian screens
Diljit Dosanjh's latest horror-comedy, Sardaar Ji 3, co-starring Hania Aamir, has rewritten Punjabi cinema history - without ever screening in India. The third instalment of the popular Sardaar Ji franchise premiered internationally on June 27, grossing approximately USD5 million in just 10 days from overseas markets, making it the top-grossing Punjabi film of the year. Despite being blocked in India, Sardaar Ji 3 posted strong numbers across North America, the UK, the Gulf, and Pakistan. According to Hindustan Times, the film registered the third-highest global opening for a Punjabi-language title, trailing only behind Jatt & Juliet 3. If momentum continues, Sardaar Ji 3 may become the highest-grossing Punjabi film in international markets. The film also released in Pakistan, where sold-out screenings were reported. However, box office numbers were not recorded over the opening weekend due to cinema closures during Muharram. The decision to skip Indian cinemas followed rising political tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam attack. After regulatory film bodies urged the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) to withhold approval, the film's trailer was geo-blocked in India. Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) and All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) were among collectives who slammed collaboration with Pakistani artists. AICWA insisted that the Indian film industry "stand united and not associate with Diljit in any professional capacity," while some voices accused the singer-actor of "working with a terrorist" - a reference to Hania's casting. In the wake of the controversy, speculation was rife that Diljit had been removed from the upcoming film Border 2. However, the Punjabi star was quick to dispel rumours. In a behind-the-scenes video later posted to Instagram, Diljit was also spotted on the set of No Entry 2, seen laughing with co-stars Varun Dhawan, Ahan Shetty, and Mona Singh. In an interview with Haroon Rashid on BBC Asian Network, Diljit defended his choice to work with Hania. "When this film was being made, the [political] situation was fine," he said, citing financial risk from blocking international release. Diljit maintained that producers had already lost "a lot of money" after refusing to release film in India. "But the situation is out of our hands, and [the producers] have my full support," he added. When asked about sharing the screen with Hania, the actor-singer had only good things to say. "My experience with Hania was very good," stated Diljit in a short but sweet commendation. "She was professional when we were working. We didn't have that much time together, though." Completing the film's leading trio is Canadian-Punjabi actor Neeru Bajwa of Jatt & Juliet fame who was quick to unfollow Hania on Instagram amid backlash. Neeru also appeared to have removed all promotional material for Sardaar Ji 3 from her IG grid. On the Pakistani side, celebrities including Mahira Khan, Mehwish Hayat, Zara Noor Abbas, Anoushey Ashraf, and Aiman Khan took to social media to praise Hania and express support for the collaboration.
