Trial By Fire: Everything you need to know about Delhi’s Uphaar tragedy
In Trial By Fire, Abhay Deol and Rajshri Deshpande are playing real-life parents Shekhar and Neelam Krishnamoorthy who lost both their kids in the fire.
Trial By Fire, Abhay Deol and Rajshri Deshpande’s Netflix series will stream on the platform on January 13.
The trailer of the film was released by Netflix India on January 4 and shows a real-life tragedy that happened in New Delhi in 1997. Led by Abhay Deol, the series also stars Anupam Kher, Rajesh Tailang, Ashish Vidyarthi, Ratna Pathak, Shilpa Shukla, and Shardul Bharadwaj in prominent roles.
Trial By Fire is based on the book by the same name, Trial By Fire: The Tragic Tale of the Uphaar Fire Tragedy written by Neelam and Shekhar Krishnamoorthy and traces their legal battle after they lost their children in the fire at Delhi’s Uphaar Cinema in 1997 that killed 59 people, leaving 103 with non-fatal injuries.
Watch the trailer of Trial By Fire here:
When Uphaar Cinema in Delhi’s Green Park caught fire
On June 13, 1997, the Uphaar Cinema in Delhi’s Green Park caught fire during the screening of the film Border at 3:00 pm. Reports said the incident took place on Friday and the theatre was a house full when an electric transformer caught fire.
The fire followed a stampede which severely injured many and others succumbed to asphyxiation.
Reports said there were no fire extinguishers, or emergency, and exit lights in the theatre. No emergency announcements could be made as the public announcement system was not functional.
Moreover, the theatre’s transformer’s installation and maintenance were in violation of Indian Electric rules. Even the Projector Operator was not directed to stop the film while the fire was raging nor was anyone informed about the situation outside, reports also said.
What happened after the tragedy?
The victims and the families of the deceased came together and formed The Association of Victims of Uphaar Fire Tragedy (AVUT) and filed the landmark civil compensation case against the owners of Uphaar Cinema Sushil and Gopal Ansal.
In Trial By Fire, Abhay Deol and Rajshri Deshpande are playing real-life parents Shekhar and Neelam Krishnamoorthy who lost both their kids in the fire.
The Court’s verdict
The Delhi High Court announced Rs 25 crore in compensation for the families of the victims which was later halved by the Supreme Court. The Apex Court also ordered slashed punitive damages to be paid by the Ansal brothers from Rs 2.5 crore to Rs 25 lakh.
On August 25, 2015, the Supreme Court modified its order and sentenced the Ansal brothers to a two-year of imprisonment if they fail to pay the families of the deceased and victims Rs 30 crore each within three months.
On February 9, 2017, the Apex Court reviewed its order and sentenced Gopal Ansal to one year of imprisonment and Sushil Ansal was freed from his sentence due to his old age.
Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh have welcomed their second child, a baby girl. The couple announced the arrival of their daughter on Instagram on Saturday through a post featuring a baby’s footprint.
The newborn is the couple’s second daughter. Deepika and Ranveer became parents for the first time in September 2024, when they welcomed their daughter Dua.
The couple has not announced the name of their newborn daughter in the post.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh’s last spotting
Just a day before the announcement, Deepika Padukone visited Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple with Ranveer Singh and his parents.
Deepika was seen wearing an orange and purple kurta set, while Ranveer wore a purple kurta with white trousers. The visit came as the couple awaited the arrival of their second child.
Interestingly, the couple had also visited Siddhivinayak Temple in September 2024, shortly before the birth of their first daughter Dua.
Deepika and Ranveer’s family
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh married on November 14, 2018, in Lake Como, Italy. Their wedding featured ceremonies reflecting their Konkani and Sindhi backgrounds.
The couple’s relationship began while working together on Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela in 2013. They later got engaged in 2015 and welcomed their first child, Dua, on September 8, 2024.
The trailer of Drishyam: The Conclusion, the third instalment of the Ajay Devgn-led franchise, has been released, bringing Vijay Salgaonkar back for what is billed as the final chapter of the story.
Ajay Devgn returns as Vijay, while Tabu reprises her role as Meera Deshmukh. The latest chapter also introduces Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj in new roles, creating fresh challenges for Vijay and his carefully planned attempts to protect his family.
Ajay Devgn faces new challenges
The trailer continues the story of Vijay Salgaonkar, a family man who has repeatedly relied on his intelligence to protect his family from the law.
This time, Vijay faces Tabu’s Meera Deshmukh along with two new adversaries. Jaideep Ahlawat plays an SP from the Crime Branch, while Prakash Raj appears as a lawyer. The two characters add another layer to the investigation surrounding Vijay and the events of the previous films.
The trailer suggests that Vijay’s earlier strategy may face its toughest test yet as the investigation moves forward and pressure mounts on his family.
Tabu returns as Meera Deshmukh
Tabu is back as Meera Deshmukh, continuing a character that has remained closely connected to Vijay’s story since the earlier films.
Shriya Saran also returns to the franchise, reprising her role from the previous instalments.
Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj join the cast
Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj are among the key additions to the cast of the third film.
Ahlawat plays an SP in the Crime Branch, bringing a new investigating officer into Vijay’s path. Prakash Raj plays a lawyer, adding another significant character to the conflict surrounding the case.
Drishyam The Conclusion release date
Drishyam: The Conclusion is directed by Abhishek Pathak and is backed by Star Studio18 and Panorama Studios.
The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 2, 2026.
The trailer sets up another battle of wits for Vijay Salgaonkar, with the final outcome of his long-running struggle with the law expected to form the central conflict of the concluding chapter.
Musician Bhagirath Bhatt breaks silence on Bigg Boss 20 entry, says not going
Musician and sitarist Bhagirath Bhatt has clarified that he will not participate in Bigg Boss 20, citing his preference for calm music and peaceful surroundings.
Sitarist and music composer Bhagirath Bhatt has clarified that he will not be participating in Bigg Boss 20, putting an end to speculation about his possible entry into the reality show.
Bhatt addressed the questions he had been receiving from followers on social media and thanked them for their interest. However, he made it clear that he is not part of the upcoming season.
Bhagirath Bhatt explains why he is not joining Bigg Boss 20
In an Instagram Story, Bhatt said that he does not think he is suited to a show like Bigg Boss. He explained that his personality is more aligned with calm and peaceful surroundings.
The musician said he is not someone who can shout or create unnecessary noise and described himself as a believer in calm music. He added that peaceful music has always been a source of inspiration for him.
His clarification came after his name had been circulating in discussions about possible contestants for Bigg Boss 20.
Bhagirath Bhatt’s work in films and series
Bhagirath Bhatt is known for his work as a sitarist and music composer. According to the report, he has worked on films including Padmaavat, Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Border 2.
He has also been associated with projects such as Bandish Bandits and Heeramandi.
Meanwhile, the makers of Bigg Boss 20 are yet to officially reveal the complete contestant list. The new season is scheduled to premiere on September 6 at 9 PM.
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