Historic Stage 1 of RK Studio gutted

A major fire that broke out at the iconic RK Studio in Chembur on Saturday engulfed the historic place's ground floor. The studio was founded by legendary actor-director-producer Raj Kapoor.

The electric wiring, installation, and decoration equipment across about 4,000 sq ft area were gutted. Jayram More, assistant commissioner of police of Zone 6, said there were no casualties. "The fire broke out in a set and spread to adjoining areas,"he said.

He said the reason would be ascertained once the probe advances. It is claimed that the set that burnt down was used for recording television dance shows.

The fire reportedly broke out at 2.22 pm on Set 1 and spread to Set 2. "Six fire tenders, five water tankers, ambulances were rushed to the site," Prabhat Rahangdale, chief fire officer, said. The fire was brought under control by 6.16 pm.