In a shocking twist no one saw coming, the set of India’s most-loved TV serial Anupamaa turned into a blazing inferno early Monday morning, sending shockwaves across the television industry and among millions of devoted fans. The terrifying incident took place at around 5:00 AM on June 23rd at Mumbai’s Goregaon Film City, just hours before the day’s shoot was scheduled to begin. Massive flames engulfed the entire set, reducing it to ashes before anyone could react. Fortunately, despite several crew members being present at the time, there were no casualties or injuries reported, a miracle that saved what could have been a devastating tragedy.
According to an official post by the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), the fire broke out during early setup preparations, and the entire set was completely destroyed. The organization has demanded an immediate and transparent investigation into the cause of the fire, pointing out how dangerously close the situation came to becoming a full-blown disaster. If the cast and full crew had arrived on schedule for the 7:00 AM shoot, this could have easily turned fatal. This horrifying near-miss has now raised serious concerns about safety protocols and fire prevention measures on television sets across the country.
Clips from the burning set quickly surfaced online, and fans were left heartbroken. The visuals, which showed towering flames swallowing up the Anupamaa set, quickly went viral across X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram. Reactions poured in from concerned viewers, with many calling the incident “traumatic” and demanding better working conditions for TV crews. Comments ranged from “This is heartbreaking, but thank God everyone is safe” to “How can a set like this go up in flames in minutes? Who’s responsible?”
So far, none of the lead actors, including Rupali Ganguly, who plays the iconic titular character….or co-stars like Adrija Roy have publicly responded to the incident. However, sources close to the production team say that the entire cast is “shaken but safe,” and producers are currently working on damage control and assessing the losses. It’s still unclear how long the shooting will be halted, but given the complete destruction of the set, delays in future episodes are inevitable.
The financial loss is expected to run into lakhs, if not crores, and fans are wondering how the show will bounce back from this blow. While some suggest relocating the production to a temporary set, others are already speculating whether digital set recreation using VFX might be the way forward until the original setup can be rebuilt. One thing’s for sure, TV’s biggest show now faces one of its biggest behind-the-scenes challenges.
With the AICWA calling for a full investigation and the entertainment industry reeling from this close call, all eyes are on the makers of Anupamaa. Will they speak up? Will the show go on? And who, if anyone, will be held accountable for what could have been a fatal lapse in safety?
The drama may have left the screen for a moment, but offscreen, it’s more real and more intense than ever.
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