Was Ranveer Singh’s ‘Dhurandhar’ crew hit by mass food poisoning in Leh, leaving over 100 hospitalized? Here’s what we know

Ranveer Singh is currently filming Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, which features a star-studded cast including Sara Arjun, R Madhavan, Sanjay Dutt, Akshaye Khanna, and Arjun Rampal. According to a report, more than 100 crew members working on the movie fell ill with food poisoning in Leh, leading to their hospitalization on the evening of Sunday, August 17.Incident confirmed on ‘Dhurandhar’ setAccording to IANS, the affected group was identified as a Bollywood film crew, but a report in Republic clarified that the incident happened on the set of ‘Dhurandhar’.Officials informed IANS that "Over 100 workers of a Bollywood film crew were hospitalised in Leh after a suspected case of food poisoning late Sunday evening." During the shooting, several crew members suddenly suffered from severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and headaches.

They were immediately taken to Sajal Narbu Memorial (SNM) Hospital in Leh, where doctors later diagnosed the situation as a case of mass food poisoning.Investigation and medical response underwayAn official confirmed that around 600 crew members had consumed the provided meals and added that food samples have been collected for detailed analysis to determine the cause of the incident. A senior doctor stated that the patient rush was managed effectively, with police assistance to control the overcrowded emergency ward and prevent panic.

No official comments from Ranveer Singh or makersNeither Ranveer nor the production team has commented on the matter.About ‘Dhurandhar’Dhurandhar is set to hit theaters on December 5, 2025. The film’s teaser was unveiled last month on Ranveer Singh’s birthday and received a warm and eager response from audiences.

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