India, Nov. 1 -- The hostage crisis that unfolded in Mumbai's Powai on Thursday was no spontaneous act but was meticulously planned by short filmmaker Rohit Aarrya, who held 17 teenagers captive in a studio under the pretext of shooting a web series.

The crisis eventually ended in a shootout within hours, leading to the death of the accused, and all the hostages were saved. However, Aarrya had planned in case the hostage situation pans out for longer, .

Prepared days ago: After asking children to come for auditions last week, Aarrya had begun 'shooting' at the studio on October 26, according to the grandmother of one of the children at the studio who was also taken hostage. After everything seemingly went well for three days, it was on ...