The tragic death of two Kannada stuntmen has shaken the entire entertainment industry. The incident presented a reality check to everyone - if safety measures are not taken properly, lives are put at risk. Expressing his displeasure on the same, a Bollywoodlife report quoted actor John Abraham, saying, “I take this pointless death of the two actors very personally. This accident is horrific, shameful and avoidable."

On Tuesday morning, John had also posted a video on a social networking site of himself with an injured foot in a hospital. Explaining his decision to upload the video, John said,

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“After I heard about what happened to those poor unfortunate boys, I decided to post the video. I wanted people to see the pain that we actors have to go through when a stunt goes wrong. I wanted a record of the pain I went through for future reference.”

Commenting on the negligence that led to such a tragic incident, the report quoted John as saying,

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“I believe one of those boys who drowned clearly told the producers he couldn’t swim properly. There was no proper permission for them to jump in the lake, no safety measures. I think the producers should be held culpable. These are human lives we are talking about. How can someone’s life be taken so lightly?”

He admits doing one’s own stunts is non-negotiable. “After I was laid up with a fractured leg while performing a stunt for Force 2 — I could’ve lost a leg — do you know what was the first I did after recovery? I had to kick in and break a door in Dishoom….with the same leg that I had injured.”

Making a legit point on why stunts in films should be dealt with more seriousness, he added,

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“I don’t think stunts in our films can be taken lightly any longer. Today’s audience is educated in world cinema. They know when we are faking a stunt. Body double nahin chalega. Besides, in my case, looking at my size finding a body double would be rather tough. We take risks with our lives. At least grant us the respect we deserve. When we actors injure ourselves, we almost lose our lives for two minutes of thrills, what do we get in return? An anxious producer wanting to know when we can return to shooting?”