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Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
This middle-class Indian Idol winner rose to fame and now lives in a minimalist Mumbai home with a beach view
Fans might not remember all the winners of the singing reality show Indian Idol, but it's hard to forget the first-ever champion who lifted the trophy in 2004 — Abhijeet Sawant. Since then, he has remained active in the industry, releasing albums, doing playback singing, acting in films, and appearing on various reality shows. Recently, the singer opened the doors of his minimalist Mumbai home to Mashable India, offering a glimpse into how hard work and perseverance can turn dreams into reality in the maximum city. Right from the entry, Abhijeet's home is a reflection of his journey in the industry. At the entrance sits a Ganesha idol that was gifted to him by Sony, who produced his first album. His nameplate at the entry of the house is the same one that was used in Marathi Bigg Boss, where he was a participant. From the entry itself, the house looks spacious and is designed with a minimalist aesthetic — a conscious decision by Abhijeet. He shared that while he earlier had a bigger sofa, he replaced it with a smaller minimalist one to give more space to the house. He recalled his earlier days, when he lived in a small apartment with his family, and how that space used to feel cluttered. To avoid the same in his current home, he kept the interiors minimal. The singer also showed the Japanese art that is put at display in his living room. The actor also showed a separate section in the living room that displays all the awards and trophies he has won over the years. Abhijeet's house features an open floor plan where the living room and dining space are part of one big room. The dining area includes a small table with four chairs. The actor shared that this small space is the heart of his house, where everyone gathers for meals and conversation. Abhijeet has two daughters, and their room is the most colourful part of the house. Adorned with multi-coloured, jungle-inspired wallpaper, the room gives off a vibrant vibe. His daughters also share a study table and a dressing area. Abhijeet admitted that though the balcony of his house doesn't offer a full ocean view, a part of the beach is visible from his home. This spot brings in the fresh ocean air, filling the entire house. The balcony is beautifully decorated with plants and features a swing where Abhijeet begins his mornings, sipping coffee and taking in the view. Following the balcony, Abhijeet shared a glimpse of his music room, where a harmonium is always within reach — lying right on the sofa — and where he often breaks into impromptu performances. The room also has a corner for recording music. However, the singer admitted that while this is a small space, he also has a professional studio where he works. The house tour concluded with Abhijeet proudly showing off the painting skills of his daughters, who painted the electric box and transformed it into what looks like an antique piece.
News18
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'No Casualties': Anupamaa Producers Respond After Fire Breaks Out On Set; Probe Underway
Last Updated: 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. First Published:
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First Post
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Fire breaks out on ‘Anupamaa' TV show set in Mumbai's Film City; no casualty
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's 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. read more A fire broke out on the set of popular TV serial 'Anupamaa' at the Film City complex in Mumbai on Monday (June 23, 2025) morning civic officials said. No person was injured in the fire, they said, adding the blaze was doused after about four hours. As per the fire brigade, the incident took place on the set of Hindi serial Anupamaa, which stars Rupali Ganguly. The civic body had initially given another name of the set. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's 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. Four fire engines and as many jumbo tankers were rushed to the spot. An assistant divisional fire officer and three station officers were deployed at the site. The blaze was doused by 10.15 am, the official said. The cause of the fire was yet to be ascertained.
India.com
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Fire breaks out on Anupamaa set, makers issue statement: 'No unit members were...'
A fire broke out on the set of popular TV serial Anupamaa at the Film City complex in Mumbai on Monday, June 23, 2025 morning, as per the reports. No person was injured in the fire, the officials said, adding the blaze was doused after four hours. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation's fire brigade received a call at 6.10 am about the blaze in a tent area of the TV show's set. The set was located behind the Marathi Bigg Boss set at Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in Goregaon (East) area, said the civic officials. Anupamaa makers issue statement on fire breakout Anupamaa makers have now issued an official statement, clarifying that no one from the unit was present at the time and thankfully, no casualties have been reported. The statement read, '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'. The production team confirmed that there was no shoot scheduled for Sunday, and Monday's shoot had a later call time. '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.' The statement further read, 'No animals were harmed, and proper care was taken for their safety.' The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Watch the video from the Anupamaa set: The fire looks crazy! Heartbreaking to see that #Anupamaa Hope everyone is safe 🙁 Update pls @TheRupali @KalraRomesh — R (@eeessoe) June 23, 2025 'The fire department and all concerned authorities are investigating the reason, especially since there was no shooting on the sets and the main power lights were turned off. The exact cause of the fire is still being determined.' The production team of Anupamaa also addressed the misinformation being circulated online.
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Business Standard
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
LIVE news updates: AAP's Sanjeev Arora leads with over 14,000 votes in Ludhiana West bypoll
A fire erupted on a television serial set at Film City in Mumbai on Monday morning, according to civic officials. So far, there have been no reports of injuries or casualties. Officials from the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) stated that the fire started around 6:10 am in the tent area of the Annapurna set, which is located behind the Marathi Bigg Boss set at Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagari in Goregaon (East). Four fire engines and four jumbo water tankers were dispatched to the location. Firefighting efforts were underway, with an assistant divisional fire officer and three station officers overseeing the operation, the official added. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the recent US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities as a dangerous development in the already unstable Middle East. He made the remarks during an emergency UN Security Council session held on Sunday. The 15-member Council convened after US President Donald Trump announced that the US had bombed three Iranian nuclear locations—Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan. Guterres stated: "The bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States marks a perilous turn in a region that is already reeling. From the outset of the crisis, I have repeatedly condemned any military escalation in the Middle East." He warned that the region's people cannot withstand another wave of destruction, adding: "We now risk descending into a rathole of retaliation after retaliation." The UN chief urged the global community to take immediate and firm action to stop the violence and return to meaningful negotiations concerning Iran's nuclear programme. He also stressed that Iran must fully comply with the Non-Proliferation Treaty, describing it as vital to maintaining global peace and security. Vote counting began on Monday morning for the bypolls to the Visavadar and Kadi assembly constituencies in Gujarat. The elections, conducted on 19 June, recorded a voter turnout of 57.90 per cent in Kadi (Mehsana district) and 56.89 per cent in Visavadar (Junagadh district), according to election officials. 1:03 PM UDF's Aryadan Shoukath wins Nilambur bypoll The Opposition UDF on Monday won the Nilambur Assembly byelection. Aryadan Shoukath, the Congress-led UDF candidate, had taken a decisive lead over M Swaraj of the ruling CPI(M). Shoukath is the son of the late Congress stalwart Aryadan Muhammed, while Swaraj is a state secretariat member of the CPI(M). 12:35 PM TMC leads by over 19,000 votes in Kaliganj bypoll The Trinamool Congress was leading by over 19,000 votes in the by-election to the Kaliganj assembly seat in West Bengal's Nadia district even as counting was underway on Monday. After seven rounds of counting, TMC candidate Alifa Ahamed secured 32,308 votes, while her nearest rival, Congress candidate Kabil Uddin Shaikh, backed by the CPI(M), bagged 13,144 votes. 12:21 PM Ludhiana West bypoll: AAP's Sanjeev Arora leads with over 14,000 votes AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora was leading with a margin of 2,286 votes against his nearest rival and Congress nominee Bharat Bhushan Ashu from the Ludhiana West assembly seat in Punjab on Monday, according to the Election Commission website. After six of the 14 rounds of counting, Arora had polled 14,486 votes and Ashu 12,200 votes. Though Arora maintained the overall lead, Ashu led the fourth, fifth and sixth rounds of counting. 11:41 AM Congress candidate Shoukath leads in Nilambur bypoll as counting progresses As the counting of votes progressed on Monday in the high-stakes Nilambur byelection in this north Kerala district, opposition Congress-led UDF candidate Aryadan Shoukath steadily increased his lead against the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF candidate M Swaraj. 11:28 AM Don't politicise anti-Naxal ops, conduct them in transparent manner: Sachin Pilot Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot on Monday said the anti-Naxal operations should be carried out effectively in a transparent manner and the exercise should not be politicised. The Congress in-charge for Chhattisgarh was talking to reporters at the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Raipur, after arriving here for a two-day visit during which he will chair a series of meetings with the party leaders. 11:08 AM Pakistan to convene National Security Committee meeting following US strikes on Iran The Pakistani government will convene an emergency session of its top security body, the National Security Committee (NSC), on Monday to assess the regional situation following US airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. The NSC, the country's highest platform for security discussions, is chaired by the prime minister. 10:45 AM Gujarat bypolls: BJP leading in Kadi, AAP ahead by thin margin in Visavadar AAP candidate Gopal Italia was leading by a thin margin in Visavadar while BJP's Rajendra Chavda was ahead in Kadi after the initial rounds of counting on Monday for bypolls to the two assembly seats in Gujarat, officials said. The Visavadar seat in Junagadh district fell vacant in December 2023 after the then AAP legislator Bhupendra Bhayani resigned and joined the ruling BJP. 10:39 AM Samajwadi Party expels 3 MLAs for 'anti-party' stance, ideological deviation The Samajwadi Party on Monday expelled three of its MLAs for allegedly siding with ideologies opposed to the party's core values and working against public interest. Those expelled from the party are Abhay Singh (MLA from Gosainganj), Rakesh Pratap Singh (Gauriganj) and Manoj Kumar Pandey (Unchahar), the SP said. The party said the legislators were removed for endorsing "communal, divisive, and negative ideologies" that go against the Samajwadi Party's inclusive and progressive principles. 10:21 AM PM Modi remembers Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his death anniversary On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the founding president of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, on his death anniversary. He stated that Mookerjee's immense contribution to the nation's development will always be honoured with deep respect. 10:05 AM Ludhiana West bypoll: AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora takes early lead AAP candidate Sanjeev Arora was leading with a margin of 1,269 votes against his nearest rival and Congress nominee Bharat Bhushan Ashu from the Ludhiana West assembly seat in Punjab on Monday, according to initial trends. After the first round of counting, Arora had 2,895 votes and Ashu 1,626. BJP's Jiwan Gupta was in the third spot with 1,117 votes.
