Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has slammed online portals for circulating misleading videos claiming that a fire had broken out at her Mumbai residence during Diwali. She clarified that the visuals being shared online were from an under-construction building and had nothing to do with her home.
The video that sparked the scare
A video showing a building engulfed in flames circulated widely on social media on November 8 and 9, with claims that it showed a fire at Farah Khan's Mumbai residence. The clip showed flames and what appeared to be panic near a building site, and it left several fans concerned about her safety. The video was shared by a paparazzi page, and it spread quickly across platforms during the Diwali holiday. Many viewers took the claim at face value and worried that the filmmaker's home had caught fire.
Farah sets the record straight
On Monday morning, November 9, Farah reshared one of the viral videos on her Instagram Stories and called out the portals for misleading their audiences. She wrote, "Online portals plss BE RESPONSIBLE!! This is an under construction building!! Clickbait can't be everything!" Her message was direct: the building seen in the video was still under construction, and it was not her home. She urged digital platforms to verify information before publishing alarming claims for clicks.
What the fire actually was
According to reports, the incident involved a minor fire that affected scaffolding or safety netting at an under-construction structure. There have been no official reports of injuries or major damage to Farah's property in connection with the viral claims. Farah lives at Oberoi Sky Heights in Lokhandwala, Mumbai, but the visuals shared online were not from her building. Her clarification put an end to speculation about a possible fire at her residence.
Mumbai saw real fires on Diwali night
The scare came on a night when Mumbai did see genuine fire incidents. Three major fires broke out at separate locations in the city on Diwali night, damaging several huts, shops, a commercial building and a garage. Against that background, an unverified video claiming a celebrity home was on fire spread fast. Farah's response highlighted the risks of publishing unverified footage as breaking news, and fans were relieved to learn that she and her family were safe.
