Mumbai, November 9, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri has deleted his earlier post criticising the reckless use of firecrackers during Diwali, saying he does not want to become a reason for outrage or contribute to any cultural or environmental narrative.
The director announced the decision in a fresh post on X, formerly Twitter, after facing criticism from sections of social media users over his remarks addressed to Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde.
“I am deleting my previous tweet. Neither do I want to be the reason for anyone’s outrage nor do I want to enable or weaken anyone’s cultural or environmental narrative. Happy Diwali to everyone, once again,” Agnihotri wrote.
In the deleted post, the filmmaker had described a fire incident at his residence, alleging that an errant rocket struck a sofa on his balcony and set it alight. He said his dogs alerted the family in time, while the fire-resistant fabric helped prevent a potentially serious accident.
Agnihotri had used the incident to raise concerns over the safety risks associated with uncontrolled firecracker use. While acknowledging that Diwali celebrations were widely enjoyed, he argued that errant rockets should not be treated as a matter of cultural pride when they could endanger lives and property.
He had also urged authorities to investigate fire incidents reported across Mumbai and fix responsibility wherever negligence or failure to enforce safety rules was established.
The filmmaker further argued that accountability should extend beyond those bursting crackers to officials responsible for public awareness, fire safety and enforcement of court orders.
Agnihotri is known for films such as The Kashmir Files, The Tashkent Files and The Bengal Files.
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