Mumbai: The shooting of Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh’s upcoming film Pralay at Mumbai’s historic Azad Maidan has triggered a dispute with the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA). The association has expressed displeasure over permission being granted for commercial film shooting at the ground.
According to the report, the shooting schedule led to the postponement of Under-14 and Under-16 inter-school cricket matches that had been planned at the venue. The affected matches were part of competitions intended for young players.
The MCA has questioned the decision to allow the film crew to use the ground, arguing that Azad Maidan is an important sporting venue where young cricketers train and develop their careers.
The association has also raised concerns about the commercial use of a cricket ground, particularly when it affects scheduled sporting activities. It believes that giving priority to a commercial film production over junior cricket matches could harm the sporting culture.
The controversy has brought attention to the use of public sporting facilities for commercial activities and the impact such arrangements can have on grassroots sports.
The report does not specify how long the shooting will continue or whether the postponed matches have been rescheduled. The MCA’s objections have placed the permission granted for the film shoot under scrutiny.
