Stunts in films look very easy and fantastic. But in reality they are equally dangerous. The result of the hard work of the stuntman is that the audience stands up after seeing stunts on the big screen. However, during the shooting of these dangerous stunts many times, the stuntman has to lose his life.
Recently, famous stunt artist SM Raju died on the set of director Pa Ranjit’s upcoming film. After this, questions started raising about the security of stuntman across the country. Meanwhile, Akshay Kumar has taken a big step for stunt artists.
Akshay Kumar has decided to insure stuntmen across the country after the death of stuntman Raju. This tragic incident has exposed the security standards in the entertainment industry. In view of this deficiency, Akshay Kumar has taken an initiative. The actor has insured about 700 stuntmen and stuntwoman life.
Action director Vikram Singh Dahiya said while talking with India Today, Akshay has always paid attention to the safety and insurance of stuntmen which has helped him a lot. About 650 to 700 stuntmen and action crew members in Bollywood are now under insurance thanks to Akshay Sir. The policy has cashless medical treatment ranging from 5 to 5.5 lakh rupees. Whether the injury is on the set or outside the set.
Vikram Dahiya said, Bollywood sets have become quite safe today than before. They always take care of safety. For example, if a car is going to turn during stunts, then already puts safety cage in it. The driver is also tied with harness so that if the car overturns it, he does not suffer any harm.
