Gurfateh Pirzada reports fire damage to Mumbai home from crackers
- Gurfateh Pirzada's Mumbai home balcony and room were damaged by firecrackers.
- The actor criticized the lack of governance and the city's poor air quality.
- Mumbai's AQI reached 521 on Sunday evening, according to the actor.
- The BMC has banned aerial fireworks in Mumbai until November 25.
- Fire departments recorded 142 fire-related calls in Mumbai on November 8.
Actor Gurfateh Pirzada reported on Monday, November 9, 2026, that Diwali firecrackers caused a fire that destroyed his entire balcony and damaged nearly his whole room at his Mumbai home. Stray firecrackers entered from the balcony to trigger the blaze, according to reports from NDTV, NewsX, Times Now, and Moneycontrol.
Images shared by the actor on Instagram Stories showed the balcony thick with smoke while curtains were drawn back and belongings in his room were shifted.
Actor tags Mumbai Police and BMC in social media outcry
Pirzada criticized the use of firecrackers in a social media post, writing, "The sheer stupidity of the masses is astounding". He further stated that the entire city felt like a "gas chamber" as his balcony and room were damaged by the fires.
Through these tags, he expressed his criticism regarding the impact of firecrackers on public safety and air pollution.
Mumbai air quality index spikes to 521
Pirzada shared a screenshot of an air quality index reading of 521 to highlight pollution concerns for children and animals. News outlets including Times Now, Moneycontrol, and NewsX reported this Sunday evening reading.
Navy Nagar recorded an air quality index of 497 overnight, while several other areas crossed 400. This created a thick haze, marking one of the worst air-quality spells of the season. By 7 am, the Kherwadi monitoring station recorded an index of 264.
BMC bans aerial fireworks until November 25
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation issued a directive banning rockets and other aerial fireworks from November 9 until 11:59 pm on November 25. This restriction covers public and private property, including terraces, balconies, courtyards, and parking areas. These restrictions do not apply to all types of firecrackers.
On Monday morning, the citywide air quality index was 171, with several monitoring stations recording poor category readings. Fire department statistics showed 142 fire-related calls on November 8, of which 137 involved firecrackers.
Pirzada criticizes lack of governance and impact on animals
Pirzada expressed fury over the insensitivity of firecracker use, saying there is "zero governance and zero ing accountability".
He also expressed worry regarding the plight of domesticated and stray animals during the noise.
BMC deploys 237 corporators for awareness campaign
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation enlisted 237 corporators to raise awareness about the harmful effects of firecrackers. This campaign targets residents in slum and densely populated areas amid concerns over rising air and noise pollution.
The Bombay High Court has set limits on the use of firecrackers in public areas.
Career background of actor Gurfateh Pirzada
Gurfateh Pirzada began his acting career with the film Friends in Law in 2018.
He later appeared in the 2020 Netflix thriller Guilty. In 2021, he starred alongside Zareen Khan in the film Hum Bhi Akele Tum Bhi Akele.
He portrayed the character Sher in the 2022 fantasy adventure film Brahmastra: Part One Shiva. He also starred in the 2023 Netflix series Class, which is an Indian adaptation of Elite.
His filmography includes a role in the 2024 series Call Me Bae.
In 2026, he played the freedom fighter Bagha Jatin in the series The Revolutionaries.
No official response provided regarding incident
No further information has been provided by Gurfateh Pirzada regarding the incident. There has been no response from any official body about the reported damage to his residence.
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