Rahul Banerjee death: Bengali industry calls strike, no shooting from Tuesday

Kolkata: The Artists’ Forum, after a meeting held on Sunday evening, decided to call for a complete halt in shooting activities across the Bengali industry from Tuesday, according to multiple media reports.

The decision was taken following discussions involving prominent members of the industry, including Prosenjit Chatterjee, Rituparna Sengupta, Kaushik Gangopadhyay and Priyanka Sarkar.

The strike has been described as a collective move to demand improved safety measures for artists and crew members working on sets.

Demand for safety and investigation

The forum stated that the strike will continue until adequate safety arrangements are ensured at shooting locations. Industry members have raised concerns over working conditions and the need for accountability following Rahul Banerjee’s death.

The protests also aim to push for a fair and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Protests and legal action

In parallel with the strike decision, several actors and industry members participated in protests and filed complaints with police authorities. Priyanka Sarkar, along with others, submitted an FIR at a police station, naming individuals associated with the production house of the serial Bhole Baba Par Karega.

The complaint reportedly alleges negligence and unsafe working conditions during the shoot. Legal sections have been invoked in the FIR, and the matter is currently under investigation.

Following Rahul Banerjee’s death, multiple members of the Bengali film and television industry have expressed concerns over safety on sets. Social media reactions and public statements from actors indicate growing demands for transparency and accountability.

The strike is expected to affect ongoing serial and film productions, with shooting activities coming to a halt until further notice.

Despite the allegations and protests, there has been no official response from the accused parties so far. The exact cause of Rahul Banerjee’s death remains under investigation, and both the industry and the family are seeking clarity on the incident.