The repetitive disclaimer on screen, that Bhairu's motorcycle-riding is a creative work of art, but not wearing a helmet in the real world is a punishable offence, made me think ...
Doesn't a disclaimer take more effort than simply directing Yogesh Powar to wear a helmet over his kinky hair?
Why not do society a service with the message that wearing a helmet doesn't make a man less macho? Bhairu can be a sexist and a drunk, and still protect his brain from concussion.
Does the law exempt actors on set from wearing helmets? I mean, Yogesh Powar is really riding a motorcycle, right? I don't wish him trouble, but I'm honestly curious - who would have to pay the ticket for this infraction? The actor, the director, the production house, the TV channel ... ?
More generally, is there a technical reason why characters on Marathi TV typically put on a helmet without fastening the straps? A loose helmet won't protect anyone who pitches headlong over the handlebars, or even falls sideways.
Why do motorcycle passengers on Marathi TV never wear helmets? What does the law say about passenger helmets?