A Grand Shoot Turns into Chaos – Ranveer Singh New Film Dhurandhar Shoot Halted for Crew Members Hospitalized after Food Poisoning

The scenic vistas of Ladakh, which were selected as the location for Dhurandhar, became a site of chaos last night. What was supposed to be another ordinary day of shooting soon became a crisis situation when more than 120 members of the crew of the Ranveer Singh-starrer became ill at the same time.

Shortly after dinner, unit members started complaining about abdominal discomfort, nausea, and excruciating headaches. Hours later, the symptoms worsened, spreading shockwaves in the crew and grounding the ambitious film venture by director Aditya Dhar.

Emergency Response in Leh

The urgency of the situation necessitated swift action. Ambulances and personal cars took the ill crew members to Sajal Narbu Memorial (SNM) Hospital in Leh. The untimely arrival of patients caused a commotion in the emergency ward, but the staff at the hospital handled the crisis well.

A senior physician at SNM Hospital confirmed that it was a typical case of mass food poisoning. “We treated the episode with seriousness and made sure that no lives were at risk. Local police personnel helped in managing overcrowding, and panic was subdued,” the physician said.

Thankfully, due to prompt medical attention, most of the patients recovered well after treatment and were discharged in a couple of hours after observation.

Cinematic World Shocks

The incident has created waves in the Indian film world. Dhurandhar, already among the highly-awaited films of the year, has been grabbing headlines for its super-star cast and large-scale production. The surprise health crisis has also brought issues of safety and hygiene norms on the shooting set, particularly in far-flung areas like Ladakh where hospital facilities are scarce.

Although Ranveer Singh and director Aditya Dhar have not issued an official statement yet, insiders indicate that the production team is considering food safety procedures to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.

Local Authorities Step In

Ladakh police and district authorities have been said to have launched an investigation into food supply arrangements for the film team. With more than 120 people affected, the incident has shed light on the need for proper monitoring of catering services for large groups and events in the area.

A local official stated, “When such a large film crew arrives in Ladakh, it not only presents locals with opportunities but also responsibilities. Such incidents remind us to practice the highest levels of safety.”

Even though the situation has now calmed down, the shoot schedule of Dhurandhar has certainly been disrupted. Sources within the industry indicate that the shooting might be postponed by a few days as the crew recovers and the investigation goes on.

For Ranveer Singh, who has been going high on back-to-back tough roles, Dhurandhar is a game-changer, as far as scale and storytelling are concerned. Aditya Dhar, the director behind Uri: The Surgical Strike, has cast massive expectations for the film on the part of fans and critics alike.

The tragic accident in Ladakh, however, has temporarily overshadowed the project.

A Reminder of Vulnerabilities Behind the Glamour

This episode is a harsh reminder that movie productions, as glamorous as they may seem, have very real challenges in the real world. Behind the spotlights and star power are the hard work of many hundreds of crew members whose health and safety are essential to the success of the project.

As Dhurandhar is set to resume shooting after this incident, the event highlights caution, planning, and attention to detail in working on mass-scale productions in difficult landscapes.

For the time being, fans wait anxiously for both the crew’s recovery and the resumption of one of the most ambitious Bollywood ventures of the year.

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