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The Independent
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Indian singer booked for dangerous stunt on Mumbai landmark
An Indian singer-songwriter is facing legal action over a video showing him performing a dangerous stunt on one of Mumbai 's busiest roadways. Yasser Desai, 35, known mainly for his work as a playback singer in Bollywood, was captured in the video standing precariously on the railing of the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a major arterial bridge. In the video, which appears to be part of a social media shoot, Desai can be seen getting out of a car before climbing onto the edge of the bridge. The incident took place at around 6am local time, the Hindustan Times reported. Eyewitnesses claimed Desai was accompanied by three other people and the group reportedly 'fled' in a car following the act. Police were informed about the video as soon as it started gaining traction on social media, according to the Indian Express. Authorities verified the video using footage from CCTV cameras installed along the Sea Link and promptly filed a complaint against Desai and at least one associate. 'We verified the information from staff monitoring CCTV footage on the Sea Link and registered an FIR on Tuesday evening against Desai and his associate who shot the video,' a local police officer told the newspaper. Police told local media that Desai had been booked under criminal code sections related to creating danger in public way, rash driving, and endangering life or personal safety of other people. He was also facing a charge of engaging in a criminal act committed by multiple individuals with a common intention and another of dangerous driving. In a statement to The Independent, Desai's manager, Prashant Oberoi, confirmed that the video was part of a music video shoot, adding that the musician was cooperating with police.
Deccan Herald
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Mumbai: Singer Yasser Desai booked for performing dangerous stunt on Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Shocking visuals from #Bandra #Worli Sea Link! The man seen trying to jump appears to be singer #YasserDesai. If it's a mental health crisis, I hope he's safe & gets help. But if it's a stunt, it endangered lives & public order. @CPMumbaiPolice - @MumbaiPolice must take action. — Furkan Shaikh (@Furkanrshaikh) July 8, 2025
Hindustan Times
09-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Singer, and two others booked for stunt on Bandra-Worli Sea Link
Mumbai: The Bandra police on Tuesday evening booked Indian singer-songwriter Yasser Desai, 35, and two others for endangering his life after he climbed the edge of the Bandra Worli Sea Link (BWSL) and allegedly performed a life-threatening stunt. Indian singer-songwriter Yasser Desai atop the Bandra-Worli Sea Link. According to the police, witnesses saw Desai and three others at the bridge around 6am. The group fled in a car after Desai performed the stunt, and onlookers sent a video of the incident to the Bandra police. The police are trying to locate them based on the number plate of their car which was captured at a nearby toll booth. Sanjay Marathe, senior police inspector of Bandra police station said that they are trying to track down Desai and the two who shot the video and are yet to arrest the three who have been booked under sections 285 (danger or obstruction in public way), 281 (rash driving), 125 (endangering life or personal safety of others), 3(5) (criminal act committed by several persons with a common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and section 184 (dangerous driving) of the Motor Vehicles Act.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Bollywood singer performs stunt on Sea Link, booked
The Mumbai police booked Bollywood singer and songwriter Yasser Desai for allegedly performing a stunt on the Bandra-Worli Sea Link and recording a video on Tuesday. Police took action after his video went viral. In the video, Desai, who has sung many songs in Bollywood films and some music albums, is seen getting off his vehicle on the Mumbai-bound stretch of the sea bridge, climbing on the railing of the bridge for the video and then quickly leaving. According to police, any kind of stunt on Sea Link is prohibited, and stern action is taken against those who do it. 'After being informed by the viral video, we verified the information from the staff monitoring CCTV footages on the Sea Link and registered an FIR on Tuesday evening against Desai and his associate who shot the video,' said an officer from Bandra police station. Desai has been booked under sections 285 (danger in public way), 281 (rash driving), 125 (endangering life or personal safety of others), 3 (5) (criminal act committed by several persons in furtherance of a common intention) of BNS and relevant section of the Motors Vehicle Act. 'We are trying to get his address from the car's registration details. Once traced, his statement would be recorded, and a notice would be served to him,' said another police officer.
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Singer climbs sea link railing, shoots video of stunt; FIR filed
Mumbai: Police on Tuesday launched a search for a singer-songwriter, Yasser Desai (35), after he allegedly climbed the railing of the Bandra-Worli sea link and performed a dangerous stunt early in the morning. They lodged an FIR against him and two aides after clips of the stunt went viral. Police are probing whether the stunt was related to any upcoming music video's launch. Desai is said to have sung over 50 songs in Hindi films. Motorists who shot videos of the stunt, some of whom suspected a suicide attempt, alerted police on social media. "We reviewed the CCTV on the sea link and found that a person stopped his car on reaching the bridge. He was accompanied by two others. He climbed the bridge's edge while the other two captured his act. They later left in the car," said a Bandra police officer. "The motive will be known once he is brought to the police station. " You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai Sections 285 (danger in public way), 281 (rash driving), 125 (endangering life or personal safety of others), 3 (5) (criminal act committed by several persons in furtherance of a common intention) of BNS and 184 (dangerous driving) of Motor Vehicles Act have been invoked. —V Narayan
