A major fire broke out on the set of the hugely popular Hindi television serial ‘Anupamaa’ in Mumbai’s Film City early this Monday morning, June 23, 2025. The devastating blaze, which reportedly started around 5:00 AM, completely gutted the set, raising significant concerns about safety protocols within the entertainment industry.
Fortunately, no casualties or serious injuries have been reported in the incident. The fire erupted approximately two hours before the day’s scheduled shoot, at which time some crew members and workers were already on set, engaged in preparations. Their swift evacuation is credited with preventing a potentially tragic outcome.
The fire, which quickly spread across the set located in Goregaon Film City, prompted an immediate response from the Mumbai Fire Brigade. Four fire engines, four jumbo tankers, and a team of fire officers were swiftly deployed to the scene to battle the inferno. Visuals from the site showed thick plumes of smoke billowing into the sky as firefighters worked diligently to bring the situation under control.
While the exact cause of the fire is yet to be determined, initial suspicions point towards an electrical short circuit. The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has vehemently condemned the incident, demanding a high-level judicial inquiry into the matter. AICWA President Suresh Shyamlal Gupta has called for a criminal FIR to be lodged against the producers, the production house, the television channel, and even the Managing Director of Film City and the Labour Commissioner of Mumbai, alleging negligence and a failure to enforce crucial fire safety measures.
The AICWA’s statement highlighted a disturbing pattern of recurring fire outbreaks on film sets, attributing them to a disregard for basic safety standards. They further urged a comprehensive fire safety audit of all film sets and studios across Maharashtra, with a strict stance against blacklisting any entity found in violation of these norms. Concerns were also raised regarding the possibility of the fire being intentionally set for illegitimate insurance claims, a serious allegation that the AICWA has called for a thorough investigation into.
The fire on the ‘Anupamaa’ set, a show that consistently tops TRP charts and holds a significant viewership, is expected to cause considerable disruption to its production schedule. While the immediate focus remains on assessing the full extent of the damage and initiating repairs, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the critical need for stringent safety regulations and their diligent implementation across the bustling sets of India’s entertainment capital. Fans and well-wishers of the show have expressed relief that no lives were lost, while simultaneously voicing their apprehension about the safety of those working behind the scenes.