B62 Studios repeatedly broke safety rules during Dhurandhar 2’s Mumbai shoot, including using flammable materials and lit torches during late-night filming. Authorities also flagged unauthorised terrace filming and operation of generator vans without approvals.
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Trouble is hitting Ranveer Singh’s much-anticipated spy thriller Dhurandhar 2 even before it reaches the big screens. The film, directed by Aditya Dhar, is ready to release on March 19, but its production house, B62 Studios, has landed in serious controversy after the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) blacklisted the banner for repeated on-set violations.
According to a report by The Indian Express, the BMC has permanently blacklisted B62 Studios from applying for filming permissions in Mumbai for the sequel ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’, following repeated safety and protocol violations on the sets.
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The decision came after the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (DMC) Zone I cleared permissions to blacklist not just B62 Studios but also two individuals connected to the film: Komal Pokhriyal and Nasir Khan.
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These three can no longer submit applications for shooting approvals under the Maharashtra Film, Stage and Cultural Development Corporation Limited.
A BMC official confirmed, “On Tuesday, notices will be issued to these applicants informing them of the action, and copies will also go to the Maharashtra film cell and BMC’s Business Cell head.”
The civic body has recommended a monetary penalty of ₹1 lakh. They cited allegations that filming took place on a building terrace without permission and that two generator vans were in use without required approvals.
Officials have also proposed the forfeiture of a ₹25,000 deposit submitted earlier.
The blacklisting comes after repeated violations in A Ward, where authorities first flagged issues on February 7 and 8. According to officials, the film set “completely violated” police terms, especially rules prohibiting crackers and flammable materials.
Deposits were forfeited, and warnings were issued. But the production allegedly continued to push limits.
Despite the warnings, Komal Pokhriyal filed another application to shoot between February 13 and 14. The initial request was cancelled due to earlier violations. But revised request was submitted for late-night shoot from 12:30 am to 4 am on February 14.
The authorities granted conditional permission after being assured no flammable materials would be used. There were strict riders, including obtaining a no-objection certificate from the Mumbai Heritage Conservation Committee for temporary structures in the Fort heritage precinct.
However, just 15 minutes after the midnight shoot began, complaints poured in that they were lighting torches on set. The Mumbai police seized five torches (mashals) lit during filming.
Following the incident, the A Ward office wrote to the Deputy Municipal Commissioner. They sought final approval to levy the ₹1 lakh penalty. In addition, they asked to forfeit the security deposit and permanently blacklist the production house and the applicants.
Officials stressed that the violations were “serious” and could have endangered public safety. They pointed to the unauthorised use of flammable materials and the potential hazards of shooting in a public area at odd hours.
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