Bijay Baral Injured in Horse-Riding Accident on the Set of 'Sindure Jatra'
Actor Bijay Baral has suffered a fractured right wrist after a horse-riding accident during filming of Sindure Jatra in Parbat, forcing the production to pause.
Filming for Sindure Jatra has been temporarily suspended after actor Bijay Baral was injured in a horse-riding accident on set in Parbat. The actor fell from a horse during a shoot at Arthur Dandakharka in Kushma Municipality-14 and sustained a fracture in his right wrist.
Director Saroj Paudel confirmed that production has been halted while Baral receives treatment at Metro City Hospital in Pokhara. The incident has put the project on pause as the team focuses on the actor's recovery and safety.
What happened on set
According to the reports, the accident took place during filming in a rural location in Parbat, where the production was shooting horse-riding scenes. Baral lost balance and fell, leading to the wrist injury that required medical attention.
The injury appears to be limited to the right wrist, but it was serious enough to stop filming immediately. In productions that involve animals and stunts, even a brief accident can disrupt schedules, increase costs, and force teams to reassess on-set precautions.
Production paused as treatment begins
Paudel said the film will remain on hold while Baral is being treated in Pokhara. That decision reflects a common priority in film production: ensuring the cast member recovers before any attempt is made to resume physically demanding scenes.
For a project like Sindure Jatra, this kind of setback can affect timelines, location plans, and the completion of action-heavy sequences. The team has not announced a new shooting date yet.
Why this matters for the film
Horse scenes can add energy and realism to a movie, but they also come with risks. This incident highlights how quickly a routine shoot can turn into an emergency, especially when filming outdoors and working with live animals.
For fans of Nepali cinema, the injury has raised concern for Baral's well-being while also drawing attention to the pressures faced by film crews working on location.
Current status
Bijay Baral is undergoing treatment in Pokhara, and filming remains suspended until further notice.