Tollywood actor Samrat Mukherjee was arrested early Tuesday after his car collided with a motorcycle in Behala, sparking confusion due to his shared name with Bollywood personalities.
Some speculated that the actor was Rani Mukerji and Kajol’s cousin, also named Samrat Mukherji. However, the latter, based in Mumbai, swiftly clarified that he had no connection to the incident.
In a conversation with Etimes, the Mumbai-based Mukherjee stated, “The actor involved in the accident is not me. I am a filmmaker and owner of Filmalaya Studios in Mumbai.
The actor Samrat Mukherjee, who is based in Kolkata, has no relation to our family. I’ve been receiving numerous calls since morning and want to assure everyone that I am safe here in Mumbai.”
He stressed that there had been a mix-up, with many confusing him with the Bengali actor who was involved in the accident. The actual actor, Samrat Mukherjee, was indeed arrested in Kolkata after his car reportedly struck a motorcycle, injuring the rider.
The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old resident of Vidyasagar Colony in Behala, was first taken to MR Bangur Hospital and later transferred to SSKM Hospital for further treatment.
Eyewitnesses reported that Mukherjee was driving from Behala Chowrasta towards Tollygunge when he lost control and hit the motorcycle. Following the incident, police arrested him on charges of reckless driving and causing serious injury. Mukherjee also underwent a medical examination.
