Diwali is a celebration of people coming together, but many have turned it into a day of bursting firecrackers, raising safety concerns. This year, several properties have caught fire, putting people’s lives at risk. Now, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took to social media to share a fire incident at his Mumbai home. Here’s what happened!
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri’s Mumbai Home Catches Fire
Dear Mayor Madam,
Last night, our balcony sofa caught fire after being hit by an errant rocket. Thankfully, our dogs alerted us in time, and the fire-resistant fabric helped prevent a potentially serious accident. We had always feared something like this could happen. This time, we were lucky but what about other victims?
Who doesn’t love celebrating Diwali? But errant rockets are not a cultural pride, they are a fire hazard. Our great culture doesn’t permit us to put innocent lives, homes and property at risk.
Your appeal may have come a little late, but it will mean little without strict enforcement. More importantly, accountability must not end with those bursting crackers. Those responsible for creating awareness, enforcing court orders, ensuring fire safety and preventing such violations must also be held accountable. I hope the authorities will investigate the fires across Mumbai and fix responsibility wherever negligence or failure to enforce the law is established.
यद्यदाचरति श्रेष्ठस्तत्तदेवेतरो जनः।
स यत्प्रमाणं कुरुते लोकस्तदनुवर्तते॥Whatever a person in a position of responsibility does, others follow. The standards they set become the standards society lives by.
श्रीमद्भगवद्गीता
— Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) November 9, 2026
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri took to his social media handle to share a fire incident at his Mumbai home. In his post, he mentioned that an errant rocket hit the sofa on his balcony and caused a fire. But thank goodness for his dogs and the sofa’s fire-resistant fabric, which helped prevent anything serious from happening.
According to him, he and his family were always scared that something serious might happen during Diwali. This time, it did, but they were able to control the situation. However, he also thought about others who might face similar incidents. Raising concerns, he tagged Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde.
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Diwali Rockets Are Fire Hazard
In the post, filmmaker also pointed out how Diwali rockets are fire hazard. He wrote, “Who doesn’t love celebrating Diwali? But errant rockets are not a cultural pride, they are a fire hazard. Our great culture doesn’t permit us to put innocent lives, homes and property at risk.”
Vivek urged officials to investigate fire incidents across Mumbai and fix responsibility wherever they find negligence or a failure to enforce the law. He also said accountability should not rest only with people bursting firecrackers. It should also extend to those responsible for public awareness, enforcing court orders and maintaining fire safety.
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FAQs
Who is Vivek Agnihotri?
Vivek Agnihotri is a filmmaker and made movies like The Kashmir Files.
Until when are rockets are banned in Mumbai?
You cannot burn rockets in Mumbai till November 25.
Why Mumbai banned rockets this Diwali?
Mumbai banned rockets due to many major fire incidents in the city.
