The blaze erupted at about 4 pm on a temporary shade that was being used for Pati Patni Aur Panga 2, just behind Prime Focus Studio. Smoke, thick as a cloud, leapt across the set and hit the adjoining stages of Kaun Banega Crorepati and Hustle Season 5, forcing crews to evacuate.
Amitabh Bachchan, mid‑question, slipped out of the KBC set as the fumes crept in, while Badshah and several Hustle contestants were whisked away in a frantic huddle. No injuries were reported, but the fire brigade had to battle flames that had already scorched tents outside the two sets.
The incident is the latest in a string of Film City mishaps that have left producers, directors, and actors scrambling for a safer set. AICWA’s Suresh Shyamlal Gupta has demanded an inquiry, an FIR against the channel and producer, and the resignation of the film city managing director.
It’s a grim reminder that the industry’s cost‑cutting mindset has become a tinderbox. Every time a set catches fire, it’s the workers who pay the price, while the big‑name stars get a quick exit from the chaos.
With the KBC and Hustle 5 shoots resuming after the area was cleared, the audience can’t help but wonder what safety protocols will finally be enforced to stop the cycle of brush‑fires and panic.