Anupamaa fire incident: Cine Body demands strict action against the makers in their letter to the CM; states 'Will formally escalate the matter to the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha'

In a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has called for an investigation into the recent fire incident on the sets of the Rupali Ganguly-starring television series Anupamaa. AICWA blasted the producers in a letter for disregarding fire safety regulations and for putting the lives of the set workers at risk.
The statement in the letter read as, 'This incident is yet another alarming reminder of the repeated fires in Film City and other shooting locations in Maharashtra, which are a direct result of negligence by producers, production houses, and channels who routinely ignore fire safety protocols. Thousands of technicians, workers, and artists risk their lives daily due to the lack of basic fire safety systems and enforcement'.

It was further added, "Despite several previous incidents and warnings, no serious or systemic action has been taken by the authorities or Film City administration. Shockingly, even after earlier fire incidents were brought to the attention of the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha by me as President of the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA), the government and administration failed to implement strict fire safety guidelines or audits across the industry."

The association also urged a high-level investigation into the incident, as well as the suspension of the Managing Director of Mumbai's Film City. It accused him of "gross negligence and dereliction of duty" and suggested that an FIR be filed against the show's makers.

The association further mentioned that they will formally escalate the matter to the Maharashtra Vidhan Sabha during the upcoming session that begins from June 30, 2025.

Talking about the incident, on June 23, the set of Rupali Ganguly's show Anupamaa caught fire. The producers then issued an official statement saying that there were "no casualties". They also advised supporters not to spread "misinformation" regarding the incident.