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Ranveer Singh Helped Create Pralay Reveals Hansal Mehta Actor Reached Out to Kickstart The Film

Apr 5, 2026 · 9:24 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Ranveer Singh is set to headline Pralay, an ambitious post-apocalyptic zombie thriller that is already generating curiosity for its scale and genre shift.

Now, filmmaker Hansal Mehta has shared a key insight into the project’s origin, revealing that it was Ranveer himself who initiated the process and helped bring the film to life.

According to Mehta, the actor reached out after being impressed with director Jai Mehta’s work and expressed a strong interest in collaborating.

What began as an exploratory conversation gradually evolved into a concrete project, with Ranveer actively backing the idea and pushing it into development. His involvement from such an early stage highlights a more hands-on approach, reflecting his growing interest in shaping stories rather than simply fronting them.

Pralay marks a significant departure for Ranveer, as it ventures into the zombie survival thriller space, a genre that remains relatively unexplored in mainstream Hindi cinema.

Set against a post-apocalyptic backdrop, the film is expected to present a darker, more intense narrative, offering a stark contrast to the actor’s recent, more flamboyant on-screen choices. The shift signals a deliberate move towards more experimental and high-concept storytelling.

Addressing ongoing speculation, Hansal Mehta also clarified that Pralay is not an adaptation of José Saramago’s novel Blindness, despite rumours suggesting otherwise. He confirmed that the film is an original story, written by Jai Mehta and Vishal Kapoor, and developed specifically for the big screen.

Directed by Jai Mehta, the project is being mounted on a large scale, reportedly backed by both Hansal Mehta’s production banner and Ranveer Singh’s own production house. With plans to go on floors in mid-2026 and an international crew expected to be involved, the film is shaping up as a major cinematic undertaking.

With its ambitious premise and Ranveer’s early involvement, Pralay stands out as one of his most intriguing projects yet, signalling a clear pivot towards bold, unconventional narratives.

Exclusive: Vikram Chatterjee Calls for Strict guidelines on Sets Amid Rahul Banerjee Death Row

Apr 6, 2026 · 12:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

The Bengali film industry is mourning the loss of a talented actor, Rahul Banerjee, as he tragically passed away while shooting for his television series Bhole Baba Paar Karega. The recent developments also suggest that Rahul’s wife, actress Priyanka Sarkar has lodged an FIR against the TV production house handling the shoot. Now the Bengali film industry has gone on a strike to demand a probe on Rahul’s death. The West Bengal Motion Picture Artists’ Forum, led by Prosenjit Chatterjee, has called for the same.

Some time back, we had asked actor and to-be producer Vikram Chatterjee on what he thinks, could have avoided such a mishap. We spoke about the kind of changes he would want to bring as a producer and witness as an actor. Vikram candidly replied, “We have had this conversation for years now. There has to be certain guidelines, as to what kind of precautionary measures are required. What kind of basic requirements we would have on the sets while shooting. It is of utmost importance to have set rules. If not, then the calls are taken by individual producers and production houses. Then they decide what they think is good for the scene.”

He further added, “We need to have rules laid down for safety measures outdoors and indoors. Safety measures need to be different for action sequences than for fire sequences. The seniors and the federations need to come together to discuss these things. These safety measures must be made mandatory depending on the shoot and the risk in a particular location.”

For those unaware, Vikram is venturing into his first production with Taarkata. It is a Bengali-language gritty action-thriller set to be released on Zee 5. Alongside him, the project stars Meiyang Chang, Priyanka Sarkar, Srijit Mukherji, Satyam Bhattacharya, Ayush Das and Sushmita Roy.

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Rahul Banerjees Death: Bengal Film and TV Industry Goes on Indefinite Strike Over On-set Safety

Apr 6, 2026 · 12:23 PM Blog By onmynews.com

Following the death of actor Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, the West Bengal Motion Pictures Artists’ Forum has called for a suspension of all film and television shoots from Tuesday, April 7. The decision was made at an emergency meeting on Sunday, April 5. It was attended by prominent people from the industry, such as Prosenjit Chatterjee, Rituparna Sengupta, Shantilal Mukherjee and Swaroop Biswas. Several directors, technicians, producers, and channel representatives were also a part of the meeting.

The strike will continue until steps are taken to review and ensure the safety and security of artists and technicians during shoots.

A note shared by the Forum on social media read, “As you all know, on March 29, 2026, during the shooting of the serial ‘Bhole Baba Paar Karega,’ our friend and member of our organisation, Rahul Arunoday Banerjee, passed away suddenly. The exact cause of our dear member’s untimely demise is still unknown to us. In the presence of the Artists’ Forum, Federation, television producers, and directors, it was decided that from April 7, 2026, starting at 7:00 AM, we- the artists and technicians- will observe an indefinite strike (work stoppage). This will continue until specific steps are taken to thoroughly review and ensure the proper safety and security of artists and technicians during shoots (both indoor and outdoor).”

They concluded, “We believe your spontaneous participation will boost our morale.”

Bengali actor Rahul Banerjee passed away at the age of 43, after drowning while shooting for his upcoming series. The incident occurred on March 29, 2026, at Talsari in Digha, where he was shooting with the team of the television series Bhole Baba Par Karega. The incident reportedly occurred when he was hit by a wave and fell into the sea. He was immediately rushed to the hospital. He was seemingly responding while being escorted for emergency treatment. The hospital was located about 10 to 12 kilometres from Talsari Beach. The doctors declared him dead around 6.10 pm on Sunday.

A protest march was held in Kolkata on April 5 to demand accountability and justice.

Also Read: Bengali Actor Rahul Banerjee Passes Away, Wife Priyanka Sarkar Shares Statement

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