Rishi Kapoor's family studio gutted in fire

The studio's iconic Stage 1 has been destroyed as have memorabilia and costumes of the famous productions

17 Sep, 2017

Rishi Kapoor's family studio R.K.Studio has been gutted in a major fire yesterday, according to Indian media reports.

The studio, which was founded by Rishi's father Raj Kapoor in the suburbs of Mumbai, was currently being managed by Rishi's elder brother Randhir Kapoor. The studio is credited with many successful Bollywood releases, including Barsaat, Awaara, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Mera Naam Joker and Bobby.

The fire broke out at the sets of TV show Super Dancer and was confined to electric wiring, electric installation, decoration equipment on the ground floor of the building.

R.K. Studios after the fire — Photo courtesy Indian Express

The studio's "iconic Stage 1" was lost, as was memorabilia and costumes of RK Films productions. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

"The cause of the fire is yet to be ascertained. Luckily, no one has got injured as the set was locked and no one was shooting. We shot at the location last week, and the next shoot was scheduled for September 29 or 30," news agency IANS quoted a source as saying.

Comments

Bob Sep 17, 2017 02:15pm

Very sad to hear the news. Wonder why smoke detectors with alarm systems are not installed at these places where you have invaluable memorabilia. At least act now Rishiji.

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Abdul Sami Sep 17, 2017 02:35pm

It's saddening that a life long precious of RK is lost ! Sympathies from Pak

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Zulfeqar Canada. Sep 18, 2017 03:48am

Sorry to hear that.

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Ray Sep 18, 2017 09:05am

Very sad. Hope the losses are lesser than initially predicted. And I hope he doesn't blame Pakistan for this.

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ALI Sep 20, 2017 05:20pm

Insurance scam. Good job Rishi Kapoor