Rohit to shoot 'Golmaal-5' with two-tier security after firing incident
What's the story
Filmmaker Rohit Shetty is set to begin shooting for his upcoming project, Golmaal 5, under a two-tier security arrangement. This decision comes in the wake of a recent shooting incident outside his residence in Juhu, Mumbai. The Mumbai Police have already increased security at Shetty's property while they investigate the matter. Now, additional measures are being taken for the film's shoot, which is scheduled to start after February 15 in Mumbai.
Security measures
Two-tier security will be deployed for the shoot
A member of the film's creative team told Mid-Day that if Shetty begins shooting as per schedule, a security team of around 60 personnel will be deployed. The first layer of this two-tier security will comprise local police, while the second layer will consist of Shetty's personal bodyguards. "More importantly, there will be an access-controlled zone in which Rohit will operate, and only a few will have access to it," the insider added.
Access control
Access-controlled zone will be created for Shetty
The insider further revealed that everyone entering the Golmaal 5 set, including junior artists, vendors, and daily-wage crew members, will be pre-registered with ID verification. "No spot entries will be allowed. Vehicle movement will also be regulated with all equipment trucks and vanity vans logged in advance and checked at entry point," they said.
Information dissemination
Call-sheet circulation will also be restricted
To ensure Shetty's safety, the timing and location of the Golmaal 5 shoot will be shared only on a need-to-know basis. The insider added, "The call-sheet circulation will be restricted, and location details will be shared in a staggered manner." This comes after the recent shooting incident outside Shetty's residence, where two assailants fired multiple rounds. No injuries were reported. The Indian Film & Television Directors' Association (IFTDA) and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) condemned the attack.
Production delay
Meanwhile, Shetty's other project has been stalled
Meanwhile, another project of Shetty, a biopic on Rakesh Maria with John Abraham in the lead role, has been stalled for the past two weeks. The film was being shot in South Mumbai until mid-January and is now on hold. A source told Mid-Day that the remaining shoot will be reconsidered due to the recent incident. On Sunday afternoon, the Lawrence Bishnoi gang claimed responsibility for the attack and threatened both Shetty and Bollywood.