Farah Khan's Mumbai apartment catches fire? Director clarifies reports of fire at her home amid Diwali festivities, says 'Be responsible'

A day after Diwali celebrations (November 9), filmmaker and YouTuber Farah Khan called out reports for circulating videos claiming that a fire had broken out at her Mumbai apartment. The filmmaker clarified that the visuals being shared online were from an "under-construction building" and had nothing to do with her home. She also urged the platforms to verify their information before publishing such reports, instead of using misleading claims to attract clicks.

Farah Khan reacts to viral fire videos

The videos started circulating on November 8 and 9, showing flames and what appeared to be panic near a building site. Several online portals shared the visuals, claiming that a fire had broken out at Farah's residence in Mumbai.




Reacting to one such video, Farah shared it on social media and questioned the way the reports were being circulated. She wrote, "Online portals plss BE RESPONSIBLE!! This is an under construction building!! Clickbait can't be everything!"

According to reports, the incident involved a minor fire that affected scaffolding or safety netting at an under-construction building, as reported by India Today. There were no official reports of injuries or major damage to Farah's property in connection with the viral claims.

Where does Farah Khan live in Mumbai?

For the unversed, Farah lives at Oberoi Sky Heights in Lokhandwala, Mumbai. The viral videos led to speculation about a fire at her apartment.

Farah is one of the renowned Bollywood filmmakers and choreographers. She has directed several popular films, including Main Hoon Na, Om Shanti Om and Happy New Year. Apart from directing, she has also made a name for herself as a television personality and regularly appears on reality shows.

However, Farah has not directed a film since Happy New Year in 2014, but she continues to remain active in the entertainment industry. She is also popular on YouTube, where she shares videos featuring celebrity guests, visits to their homes, cooking sessions and conversations about their personal lives.