Rahul Banerjee Death: Wife Files FIR Against TV Production House

• Actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee's wife, Priyanka Sarkar, filed an FIR with Odisha Police, intensifying scrutiny into his drowning during a TV shoot.
• The 43-year-old actor allegedly drowned on March 29 at Talsari beach, Odisha, while filming for the Bengali serial 'Bholey Baba Par Karega'.
• Police are investigating all angles, including potential criminal conspiracy, following the complaint filed at Talasari Marine police station.
• The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum also filed a 'Zero FIR' in Kolkata, alleging negligent conduct by the serial's producers.
• Both the family and the industry body are demanding answers, prompting a wider probe into safety lapses during the shoot.

Key Questions Answered

What safety protocols were missing at the Talsari beach shoot?

Safety protocols were missing at the Talsari beach shoot, including a lack of official permission and no intimation to local police.

Will the production house face charges for negligence?

The production house may face charges for negligence, as Rahul Banerjee's wife has filed an FIR with Odisha Police alleging the shoot was conducted in a negligent manner.

How will this incident impact future TV serial shoots?

Future TV serial shoots will be impacted by an indefinite work stoppage in Tollywood starting Tuesday.