Safety Concerns Rise as Veteran Actor Faces Health Crisis on Film Set

The unexpected medical emergency involving Rajesh Sharma during the filming of “Fauji” has sparked renewed safety concerns across the Indian film industry.

Sharma, a respected figure in cinema, was taken off the Ramogi Film City set in Hyderabad and admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata, where he remains under intensive care. The cause of his rapid health decline is still under investigation.

The All India Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has formally requested a high‑level, independent inquiry to ascertain whether proper health‑risk assessments, emergency medical provisions, and sanitation protocols were observed on the location.

AICWA emphasized that every production must guarantee a safe, hygienic workplace for all personnel, warning that any breach of safety standards should lead to stringent accountability measures.