Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has raised serious concerns over fire safety during Diwali after a stray firecracker rocket struck his balcony sofa and set it ablaze at his residence.
The incident took place on Sunday night, but the situation was brought under control after his dogs alerted the family. Agnihotri said the fire-resistant material of the sofa also helped prevent the incident from turning into a major accident.
Sharing details on X, the director of The Kashmir Files tagged Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde while responding to her appeal for a safe Diwali and compliance with the Bombay High Court’s guidelines on firecrackers.
Expressing concern over the incident, Agnihotri said, “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.”
He further stressed that public appeals alone cannot ensure safety without proper implementation. The filmmaker called for stricter enforcement of fire safety regulations and accountability from the authorities to prevent similar incidents.
