Mumbai: Actor and poet Priya Malik, best known for her appearance on Bigg Boss 9, narrowly escaped a major fire accident on Diwali night earlier this week when her clothes and hair caught fire while posing for pictures.
The actor revealed that her father’s quick thinking saved her from serious injuries.
Taking to Instagram Stories on Tuesday, Priya recounted the terrifying moment that left her and her family “shocked.” She explained that she was standing near a diya while taking photos with her neighbours when her outfit suddenly ignited, engulfing her back and hair bun in flames.
“My entire back—from bottom to shoulders—and my hair bun were engulfed in flames within seconds due to a burning diya behind me,” she wrote. “I was taking a picture with my neighbours, and before I knew it, I saw flames rising from my right shoulder. My dad tore apart the burning clothes, and that’s what saved me. This incident has deeply shaken all of us.”
Reflecting on the experience, Priya shared how the ordeal made her realise how a “simple, careless moment” can turn life-threatening.
“I always thought something like this could never happen to me, but last night proved otherwise. There’s simply no way to escape fire when it spreads that fast. My dad was a hero in that moment. I’m doing okay now — I have superficial burns on my shoulders, back, and fingers,” she added.
Priya Malik rose to fame with Bigg Boss 9 and has since featured in television shows like Nazar, Crime Patrol, and Savdhaan India. She is also acclaimed for her work as a spoken word artist and poet.
