Archive · 6 Oct 2026
Film City Fire Near Two TV Sets Prompts AICWA Probe Demands
A fire broke out at Film City in Mumbai on October 5.
It was near sets for two TV shows, Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 and MTV Hustle 5.
Some people first wondered if the Ramayana set was involved, but its team said there was no fire there.
The Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 team said nobody was filming at its set.
The MTV Hustle 5 team said its finale was being filmed, and everyone got out safely.
No casualties were reported.
The cause of the fire was not known in the reports.
A cine workers’ association said safety equipment and arrangements were missing.
It asked Maharashtra’s chief minister to investigate and take other safety and legal steps.
A fire broke out at Mumbai’s Film City on October 5, 2026; AICWA said it began around 4 p.m.
The blaze was reported near the sets of Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 and MTV Hustle 5; reports ruled out the Ramayana set.
The Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 team said the fire was outside its set and no filming was underway there.
The MTV Hustle 5 team said its grand finale shoot was in progress; everyone evacuated safely, and no casualties were reported.
AICWA alleged fire-safety measures were missing and urged an inquiry, an FIR for negligence, the Film City managing director’s resignation, and mandatory safety requirements.
- Who
- Teams from Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 and MTV Hustle 5, and the All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA).
- What
- A fire broke out near two television-show sets; AICWA called for an inquiry and legal action.
- When
- October 5, 2026; AICWA said the fire began around 4 p.m. The association wrote to the chief minister on October 6.
- Where
- Film City, Goregaon, Mumbai, India.
- Why
- The cause was unknown. AICWA alleged that fire-safety arrangements were absent and sought accountability.
Production teams’ accounts
AICWA’s allegations
Where the fire began
Production teams’ accounts
The Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 team said the fire was outside its set. The reports described the fire as outside or near the show sets.
AICWA’s allegations
AICWA said the fire began on the Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 set and spread to the adjoining MTV Hustle 5 set.
Safety and accountability
Production teams’ accounts
The teams said everyone was safe; Pati Patni Aur Panga 2’s team said no shoot was underway, while MTV Hustle 5’s team said its finale shoot was in progress. The articles do not report the teams’ assessment of the alleged safety arrangements.
AICWA’s allegations
AICWA alleged there were no fire-safety arrangements and called for an inquiry, legal action and stronger safety requirements.
- Location
- Film City, Goregaon, Mumbai
- Date and reported time
- October 5, 2026; AICWA said the fire began around 4 p.m.
- Shows near the fire
- Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 and MTV Hustle 5
- Casualties
- No casualties or injuries were reported.
- Filming
- Pati Patni Aur Panga 2’s team said no filming was underway at its set; MTV Hustle 5’s team said its grand finale shoot was underway.
- Cause
- Unknown in the reports.
- AICWA demands
- A time-bound inquiry, an FIR for negligence against the channel, producer and production house, the Film City managing director’s resignation, and mandatory fire audits, trained safety staff and firefighting equipment.
- Ramayana set
- The film’s team said there was no fire on the Ramayana set.
Sources
Massive Fire Erupts Outside ‘Pati Patni Aur Panga 2’ Set In Mumbai’s Film City, No Casualties Reported
Not Ramayana, Massive Fire Broke Out At Pati Patni Aur Panga 2 And MTV Hustle 5 Sets, No Casualties Reported
Pati Patni Aur Panga 2: After Mumbai Film City Fire Incident, Sonali Bendre, Archana Puran Singh And Others Spotted On Set - Watch Video
