A dramatic collision on Old Airport Road in Bengaluru implicated Kannada film star Mayur Patel in a drunk driving episode, damaging four cars in a chain smash-up. Occurring on January 29, the accident mercifully resulted in no grievous injuries, allowing focus on accountability.
Upon arrival, police subjected Patel to a breath test, which returned positive for alcohol consumption. His Fortuner was promptly confiscated, and a case invoked relevant IPC sections for impaired driving.
Son of yesteryear icon Madan Patel, Mayur’s 2000 debut paved a path marked by steady, if not stellar, progress. Reality TV fame from Bigg Boss Kannada amplified his reach, complementing filmography highlights like ‘Gunna’ and ‘Slum’.
Investigators are scrutinizing all angles, from speed to road conditions. This event reignites debates on road safety in India’s Silicon Valley, where alcohol-fueled wrecks plague statistics. Patel’s brush with the law could ripple through his career, with police vowing thorough justice irrespective of stardom.