Veteran ghazal singer Talat Aziz made headlines earlier this month after his Juhu home caught fire. The singer has now shared photographs of the devastation caused by the fire and expressed heartbreak over the loss caused by the accident. The 69-year-old singer took to social media days after the minor fire broke out at a residential building in Mumbai’s Juhu on October 2, and shared a glimpse of the damage caused to his home.
Talat Aziz pens heartbreaking note after fire destroys home
Along with the photographs, Talat also penned an emotional note, wherein he reflected on the personal loss and expressed gratitude. He added that several precious artefacts and treasured belongings, carrying memories and sentimental value, had been damaged in the fire.
“The loss is not merely material. Along with our possessions, we have lost countless memories, precious artefacts and treasured belongings, each with a story and an emotional attachment that no amount of money can ever replace,” he said.
The singer also acknowledged the challenges that lie ahead, revealing that he and his family will now have to rebuild their home from scratch. He wrote, “We now face the daunting task of rebuilding our precious home from scratch, picking up the pieces and moving forward with faith, patience and hope.”
Finally, he thanked his friends, relatives and well-wishers for their messages, prayers and support during the testing time. He added that their kindness had meant more to him and his family than words could express.
About the fire
Talat Aziz, along with his wife, their two sons and another person, were hospitalised for suffocation after a fire broke out at their duplex apartment on October 2. The five were treated at Bharatiya Arogya Nidhi Hospital on Friday night and later discharged on Saturday.
According to The Times of India report, the fire gutted the residence at 10.56 pm Friday before spreading to electrical wiring and installations, a sofa and a split air-conditioner on the ground floor of the five-storey building. The Mumbai Fire Brigade managed to control the blaze by 11.58 pm after the police, Adani Electricity and civic ward staff were mobilised.
The 70-year-old singer, his wife, 65-year-old Bina, and their sons Shayaan, 30, and Adnan, 25, along with Sikandar Singh, 45, were the five who experienced suffocation.