Tollywood actor Samrat Mukherjee was arrested early Tuesday after his car hit a motorcycle in Behala. Some speculated he was Rani Mukerji and Kajol’s cousin, Samrat Mukerji. However, he clarified in an interview with Etimes that he’s based in Mumbai and not involved in the incident.
Samrat clarified the matter and said, “I would like to clarify met with an accident is not me. The actor Samrat Mukherjee is based in Kolkata and I am a filmmaker owner of Filmalaya studios, based in Mumbai. Since morning I have been getting calls and tired now, telling them how I am not the same Samrat. It is reported that the actor who met with an accident belongs to our family it is not true. I would like to tell everyone, I am safe and based here in Mumbai. The actor Samrat Mukherjee does not belong to our family.”
He clarified that many have confused him with the Bengali actor involved in the incident and assured everyone that he is safe in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the Bengali actor with the same name was arrested after his car hit a motorcycle in Kolkata. The motorcyclist was taken to the hospital for treatment.
The accident
The 29-year-old motorcyclist from Vidyasagar Colony in Behala was initially taken to MR Bangur Hospital and then moved to SSKM Hospital. Witnesses said Mukherjee was driving from Behala Chowrasta towards Tollygunge when he lost control and hit the motorcycle. Police arrested him on charges of reckless driving and causing serious injury. The actor was also given a medical exam.
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