Emraan Hashmi’s Gunmaaster G9 stunt video raises safety concerns

A viral behind-the-scenes clip from the climax of Gunmaaster G9 has turned the film’s action unit into a talking point. In the footage, an SUV suspended from a crane flips upside down and lands on a black van parked below, close to where actor Emraan Hashmi appears to be positioned. No injuries have been reported, and the production has not yet offered an explanation.

What the clip appears to show

The sequence begins with crew members preparing the shot as someone counts down. The SUV then flips and hits the van’s roof. Whether the moment went exactly to plan or slipped out of control is still unclear, and the location where it was filmed has not been confirmed.

• The video has placed Emraan Hashmi startlingly close to the impact.
• No cast or crew injuries have been reported so far.
• The makers of Gunmaaster G9 are yet to issue a statement.

Why the timing matters

Gunmaaster G9 is due for a worldwide theatrical release on November 27. Directed by Aditya Datt, the action-romantic film stars Emraan Hashmi alongside Genelia Deshmukh, Aparshakti Khurana and Abhishek Singh. For a movie selling high-stakes action, a near-miss clip weeks before release can either amplify interest or raise doubts about how stunts are managed.

This is not the production’s first off-screen headline. In June, a shoot in Haridwar was disrupted when locals mistook a sign reading “Bar and Caf” for a real establishment in the holy city. Producer Deepak Mukut later clarified that the team had no intention of hurting religious sentiments and resolved the matter through discussions with residents.

Set safety in the spotlight

Practical stunts are part of the appeal of an action film, but suspended vehicles bring real momentum and unpredictable angles. A behind-the-scenes clip can become a film’s best proof that the action is real, and simultaneously become evidence that safety needs a second look.

The production’s silence is worth watching. When a clip travels faster than a press note, the first official explanation sets the tone for how the audience remembers the incident.

What to expect next

The film’s first glimpse, released in August, introduced Emraan as Eshwar, a dairy farm owner willing to go to extraordinary lengths to protect the woman he loves. The climax-shoot video now puts the action itself under a microscope.

For now, the known facts are limited: a dramatic stunt was caught on camera, the vehicle landed close to the lead actor, no one was hurt, and the film remains on track for November 27.

Source: India Today