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Hansal Mehta Criticizes Pralay Shoot Restrictions at Azad Maidan
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 06:40 AM
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Director Hansal Mehta has voiced dissatisfaction regarding the treatment of his crew during the filming of 'Pralay' at Azad Maidan, stating they were made to feel like trespassers.
Director Hansal Mehta has come forward to address the controversy surrounding the filming of the upcoming film 'Pralay' at the historic Azad Maidan in Mumbai. The filmmaker expressed his frustration over the manner in which the production team was treated by authorities during the shoot.
Mehta stated that the crew was subjected to a hostile environment, noting that they were made to feel as though they were trespassing on the grounds. This comment highlights the friction between the film production team and the local administration or security personnel present at the venue.
The incident has sparked discussions within the entertainment industry regarding the ease of doing business for film crews in public spaces. Mehta’s remarks suggest that the experience was not only professionally disruptive but also personally disheartening for the team involved in the production.
While no specific legal charges have been filed as per the available information, the director's public statement serves as a significant critique of the current protocols for filming at sensitive or high-profile public locations in the city.
Mehta stated that the crew was subjected to a hostile environment, noting that they were made to feel as though they were trespassing on the grounds. This comment highlights the friction between the film production team and the local administration or security personnel present at the venue.
The incident has sparked discussions within the entertainment industry regarding the ease of doing business for film crews in public spaces. Mehta’s remarks suggest that the experience was not only professionally disruptive but also personally disheartening for the team involved in the production.
While no specific legal charges have been filed as per the available information, the director's public statement serves as a significant critique of the current protocols for filming at sensitive or high-profile public locations in the city.