The ABC of stunts in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar’s insurance and how it still is risky
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The ABC of stunts in Bollywood, Akshay Kumar’s insurance and how it still is risky
T he recent death of popular stuntman Raju on the set of Pa Ranjith and actor Arya's upcoming Tamil film has once again brought safety concerns in the entertainment industry into the spotlight. To understand how stunt work operates in the Hindi film industry and what safeguards are in place, IndiaToday.in spoke with action director Vikram Singh Dahiya, who has worked in Bollywood for over a decade in films like Dhadak 2, Jigra, Gunjan Saxena, Antim and OMG 2. He also revealed how Akshay Kumar spearheading health and accident insurance for stunt professionals has helped them. Dahiya is no stranger to the high-stakes world of stunt work, having directed action sequences for multiple films and collaborated with stars like Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. He shared how the industry has evolved, the role of insurance, and how Akshay Kumar contributed to improving conditions for stunt professionals. Safety is always a priority-but accidents can still happen Dahiya ins…
