A huge fire broke out on the sets of the popular TV show Anupamaa early on June 23, 2025, at Film City, Mumbai’s Goregaon area. The fire started around 5 AM, just two hours before the scheduled shoot at 7 AM. News agency PTI shared visuals of the blaze, which completely destroyed the set. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries.
The fire was reported to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s Fire Brigade around 6 AM. Firefighters arrived. And managed to douse the flames after several hours. While the cause of the fire is still under investigation. the destruction has left the show’s production halted for now. Officials are yet to confirm the exact reason behind the incident.
AICWA Demands Immediate Action on Anupamaa Producers
In response to the fire, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) issued a strong statement condemning the ongoing negligence at Film City. They called for a high-level judicial inquiry into the incident, demanding accountability from the management of Film City. The association has also urged the Maharashtra Chief Minister to take swift action.
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AICWA accused the Film City Managing Director and Labour Commissioner of Mumbai of negligence, which allegedly led to the violation of fire safety protocols. The association’s statement suggested that producers may not be following mandatory fire safety rules, putting the lives of workers at risk.
The AICWA also demanded that a criminal FIR be filed against the producers, the production house, the channel, and the Film City officials. They have raised concerns that the fire could have been deliberately set for insurance claims, a serious accusation that needs thorough investigation. Additionally, they demanded that any production house found violating fire safety norms should be blacklisted immediately.
Urgent Need for Safety Measures
The fire on the Anupamaa set has raised serious concerns about the lack of fire safety measures in the entertainment industry. AICWA’s strong demands for accountability are an urgent reminder of the need for better safety regulations in production houses. The investigation into the fire will be crucial in ensuring that such incidents do not happen again
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