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Dr Aarambhi actor dies outside Andheri petrol pump; FWICE calls for compensation
Updated On: 09 July, 2026 05:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Junior artist Sanjib Singh, 51, allegedly died of a heart attack after completing a 13-hour shoot for Dr Aarambhi. FWICE has sought compensation for his family, while the tragic incident has reignited concerns over long working hours in the entertainment industry

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Junior artist Sanjib Singh, 51, died after allegedly suffering a heart attack while returning home from a television shoot in the early hours of Sunday. According to a report by News9, the tragic incident has once again raised concerns about the health and safety of workers in the film and television industry.
Aarambhi actor dies due outside petrol pump
It was reported that, Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) General Secretary Ashok Dubey said Singh had been shooting for the television show Aarambhi at SJ Studio in Mumbai's Sakinaka. His shift reportedly began at 2 pm and concluded around 3 am after the day's shoot wrapped up.


