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Stunt Director Claims 9‑Hour Wait on Anil Kapoor’s TV Show, Kapoor and Farah Khan Apologise
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 05:08 AM
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A stunt director said he was kept waiting for nine hours during the filming of Anil Kapoor’s television program, prompting apologies from the actor and director Farah Khan.
A stunt director who worked on a recent episode of a television show hosted by veteran actor Anil Kapoor alleged that he was left waiting on set for nine hours before his turn to shoot. The director, who preferred to remain unnamed, said the prolonged delay disrupted his schedule and caused inconvenience to his crew.
Following the allegation, both Anil Kapoor and renowned choreographer-director Farah Khan issued public apologies, stating that the delay was unintentional and that they regret any hardship caused to the stunt professional. They emphasized that the production team is reviewing its coordination procedures to avoid similar incidents.
The episode in question is part of Kapoor’s ongoing talk‑show format, which features celebrity guests and performance segments. While the show enjoys high viewership, the incident has drawn attention to the working conditions of behind‑the‑scenes staff in the entertainment industry.
Following the allegation, both Anil Kapoor and renowned choreographer-director Farah Khan issued public apologies, stating that the delay was unintentional and that they regret any hardship caused to the stunt professional. They emphasized that the production team is reviewing its coordination procedures to avoid similar incidents.
The episode in question is part of Kapoor’s ongoing talk‑show format, which features celebrity guests and performance segments. While the show enjoys high viewership, the incident has drawn attention to the working conditions of behind‑the‑scenes staff in the entertainment industry.