‘Dhurandhar’ shoot in Leh: Bollywood’s highly anticipated action thriller ‘Dhurandhar’, starring Ranveer Singh, R. Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, Arjun Rampal, and Sara Arjun, faced an unexpected crisis on its Leh schedule. On Sunday evening, August 17, over 100 crew members fell seriously ill during the shoot, forcing an immediate pause in filming.
According to reports, crew members began experiencing severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and headaches. They were quickly rushed to Sajal Narbu Memorial (SNM) Hospital in Leh, where doctors later confirmed the situation as mass food poisoning for the ‘Dhurandhar’ team.
A hospital official told the media that the staff handled the influx of patients efficiently, while local police helped manage the emergency ward to prevent panic among the affected workers. There are no fatalities so far.
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The production team described the event as an “unexpected health scare,” highlighting the suddenness of the situation.
‘Dhurandhar’ is directorial of Aditya Dhar, who also co-produces the film along with Jyoti Deshpande and Lokesh Dhar under Jio Studios and B62 Studios. Many are calling the film a high-stakes spy action thriller, following a covert agent caught in a web of political conspiracies, national security threats, and personal dilemmas.
The ensemble cast includes some of Bollywood’s most versatile actors: Ranveer Singh, known for his larger-than-life performances; Sanjay Dutt, a veteran with decades of experience; R. Madhavan, celebrated for his nuanced acting; Akshaye Khanna and Arjun Rampal, who bring gravitas to any project; along with Sara Arjun and Rakesh Bedi in pivotal supporting roles.