Talat Aziz's Mumbai Home Damaged In Fire After Short Circuit, Singer And 4 Others Hospitalised After Choking

Ghazal singer Talat Aziz's home in Juhu, Mumbai, was severely damaged by a fire sparked by a short circuit on Friday night. Although the singer and his family escaped unharmed, the blaze caused extensive damage to their residence, rendering it temporarily uninhabitable. The fire erupted in the ground floor of A Wing of Mittal Park, a five-story building near the ISKCON temple in Andheri West. The damage extended to parts of the first floor as well.

Talat Aziz expressed his disappointment, stating, "There was a short circuit on my ground floor and gutted the ground floor plus parts of the first floor. We suffered lots of damage and it’s unlivable until it’s restored." He assured his fans that his family was safe, adding, "We are safe but had a close call."

Five individuals, including Talat Aziz, Shahin Aziz, Adnan Aziz, Bina Aziz, and Sikandar Singh, were rushed to the hospital after allegedly experiencing choking. However, they were discharged after their condition improved. The fire brigade promptly arrived at the scene and managed to control the blaze within minutes.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (BMC) confirmed the incident as a minor fire caused by a short circuit. A senior officer from the disaster control department attributed the fire's rapid containment to the quick response of the fire brigade. The blaze left its mark on several parts of Talat's residence, including electrical wiring, fittings, a sofa, a split air-conditioning system, and other household items.

Talat Aziz is a well-known figure in the Indian ghazal music scene, celebrated for his rendition of Sufi and ghazal songs, such as Damadam Mast Kalandar.