'No Casualties': Anupamaa Producers Respond After Fire Breaks Out On Set; Probe Underway
The set of Rupali Ganguly's show Anupamaa caught fire on June 23. No casualties were reported. The show's producers have responded to the fire in a statement.
Anupamaa Set Catches Fire: Rupali Ganguly's daily soap set caught fire on Monday morning, June 23. The producers have now shared an official statement, confirming that there were 'no casualties". They also urged fans to avoid 'misinformation" about the incident.
A note from Rupali Ganguly's Anupamaa production house, Shahi Production, reads: 'This is to inform everyone about an unfortunate incident that took place early this morning on the sets of Anupamaa. A fire broke out, but by God's grace, there were no casualties. There was no shoot on Sunday, and today's call time was scheduled later in the day."
The note could be further read, 'At the time of the incident, no unit members were present on set—only the security personnel and set staff were there, who were all safe. No animals were harmed, and proper care was taken for their safety. The fire department and all concerned authorities are currently investigating the reason, especially since there was no shooting on the set and the main power lights were turned off*. The exact cause of the fire is still being determined."
They also urged everyone not to believe in gossips about the fire incident. 'It has also come to our notice that some gossip mongers are attempting to spread false news and misleading information. We sincerely request everyone not to believe in any rumours or unverified stories that may be circulating. Please wait for official and confirmed updates from our side," read a part of the statement.
Further, the teams of Shahi Productions, Directors Kut Production, and the entire cast and crew of Anupamaa said that they stood united during this challenging time. They expressed heartfelt gratitude to the senior associations, industry peers, and well-wishers who had reached out with support and concern, adding that such faith and encouragement meant a great deal to them.
They also conveyed their deep thanks to Star Plus for standing by them, and most importantly, to the Almighty for keeping everyone safe. They concluded by thanking everyone for their understanding and continued support.
What happened on Anupamaa sets?
A massive fire broke out on Anupamaa sets in Film City, Mumbai, at around 5 am. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's (BMC) fire brigade received a call at 6.10 am about the blaze in a tent area of the TV show's set, behind the Marathi Bigg Boss set, located at Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in Goregaon (East) area, civic officials said.
The fire was confined to the electric wiring and installations, plastic, iron and decorative materials, cameras, costumes, lighting system and studio equipment in the 5,000 sq ft area of the 'Anupamaa' (serial) studio, a civic official said.
Meanwhile, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has taken a strong stand in the wake of the incident. The association has urged Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to order a high-level judicial inquiry into the fire.
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