BMC Takes Action Against Production House Over Safety Breaches
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has escalated regulatory action against prominent filmmaker Aditya Dhar's production company, B62 Studios, following serious safety violations during the filming of Dhurandhar 2. The municipal body has issued a formal show-cause notice not only to the production house but also to two individuals closely associated with the project—Komal Pokhriyal and Nasir Khan.
Multiple Violations Uncovered During Filming
According to official reports, the production team committed several regulatory breaches during their shooting schedule this month. The violations included unauthorized filming on a building terrace and the improper use of two generator vans without proper safety protocols. More critically, the production team reportedly violated specific police department undertakings that explicitly prohibited the use of gas cylinders, crackers, and flammable materials on set.
A source familiar with the situation revealed, "Their permissions were technically in place, but they deliberately violated the safety conditions they had agreed to follow. They were fully aware of these mandatory safety measures when they received permission to shoot near older buildings in Mumbai. Despite providing assurances to the BMC about compliance, they proceeded to disregard the rules."
Potential Blacklisting and Industry Implications
The consequences of these violations could be severe for B62 Studios. The production house faces potential blacklisting, which would prevent it from obtaining any future filming permissions within Mumbai. The BMC has already initiated the process to inform the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Limited about the regulatory action taken against the studio and associated individuals.
Municipal Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani provided exclusive clarification to Bombay Times, stating, "This matter is currently being handled at the ward level, but I can confirm that show-cause notices have been formally issued to all concerned parties. However, complete blacklisting cannot proceed until we have heard their side of the story, so discussions are ongoing between the studio and BMC officials."
Balancing Industry Growth with Public Safety
Commissioner Gagrani emphasized the BMC's commitment to supporting Mumbai's film industry while prioritizing citizen safety. "We take immense pride in Mumbai's thriving film and entertainment sector and genuinely want to see it flourish," he explained. "But this cannot come at the expense of public safety. Should any incident occur, both Mumbai police and the BMC would be held accountable, necessitating these precautionary measures. I remain optimistic about reaching a resolution that ensures films can continue shooting across Mumbai with all necessary safety protocols firmly in place."
Impact on Dhurandhar 2 Production Schedule
For those unfamiliar with the production details, Dhurandhar was originally filmed as a single project before being divided into two parts to accommodate its substantial scale. The current filming represents additional scenes and reshoots rather than principal photography. Industry sources suggest that even if B62 Studios faces blacklisting, the production could potentially continue through alternative arrangements.
An industry insider noted, "Even in the event of blacklisting, another entity could theoretically apply for permissions on behalf of the production, meaning the shooting schedule might not be fundamentally disrupted."
Despite multiple attempts to contact director Aditya Dhar and representatives from B62 Studios for their perspective on the situation, no response had been received at the time of publication. The BMC's decisive action highlights increasing regulatory scrutiny over film production safety standards in India's entertainment capital.
