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Fire breaks out on the set of Balaji Telefilms’ ‘Kumkum Bhagya’
MUMBAI: A fire broke out on Saturday on the set of Ekta Kapoor’s show Kumkum Bhagya. The daily soap telecasted on Zee TV is produced by Balaji Telefilms.
The shooting of the TV series takes place at Killick Nixon. Earlier, the studio was shut down for a few days after Kasautii Zindagii Kay actor Parth Samthaan tested positive for Covid2019. However, the shooting of the shows resumed after a break of three days.
As per media reports, a major fire broke out at the set, but according to an entertainment portal, the incident happened due to short circuit.
Shooting was in progress when the fire broke out. Fortunately no one was injured and the cast and crew were moved to safety.
Television actress Sriti Jha, who plays the main protagonist Pragya in the show Kumkum Bhagya has shared that she is absolutely safe after a fire broke out on the show’s sets.
Kumkum Bhagya also stars Shabir Ahuwalia, Mugdha Chaphekar and Krishna Kaul in the main lead.
MUMBAI: Lights, camera… connection because this time, the game isn’t just about winning, it’s about who’s with you. Sony Pictures Networks India is gearing up to launch a new reality game show, Tum Ho Naa, expanding its unscripted slate with a format that promises both emotion and engagement.
The show will premiere soon on Sony Entertainment Television and stream on Sony LIV, with Rajeev Khandelwal stepping in as host. Known for his measured screen presence and selective choices, Khandelwal’s return to television adds a layer of familiarity and credibility to the upcoming format.
While specific details of the gameplay remain under wraps, the positioning suggests a reality format that leans as much on emotional resonance as it does on competition, an increasingly popular blend in Indian television, where audiences are gravitating towards content that offers both stakes and storytelling.
Khandelwal, reflecting on his return, noted that his choices have often been guided by instinct rather than convention, describing Tum Ho Naa as a project that feels “close to the heart”. His association also signals Sony’s continued focus on anchoring new formats with recognisable faces who bring both relatability and depth.
The launch comes at a time when broadcasters are doubling down on original non-fiction formats to drive appointment viewing, even as digital platforms expand parallel reach. By placing the show across both linear television and OTT, Sony appears to be aiming for a dual-audience strategy capturing traditional viewers while engaging digital-first consumers.
As the countdown to premiere begins, Tum Ho Naa positions itself not just as another game show, but as a reminder that sometimes, the biggest prize on screen isn’t the jackpot, it’s the journey shared along the way.
