Performer's face caught on fire during fire-breathing stunt gone wrong
- 8 months ago
A performer suffered mild burn injuries after a fire-breathing stunt went wrong.
The man was dressed as Goddess Kali - wearing an elaborate costume and headdress - for a Hindu religious procession dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath.
He spat petrol from his face, but the flames spread to his face and costume.
A source said: "He was seen grabbing his face as parts of his costume fell on the stage, setting it on fire.
"People who were around him rushed to his aid as he attempted to put out the fire on his face. Locals who were watching this stunt were left shocked."
The man was rushed to a local hospital for treatment and suffered mild burn injuries during the stunt in Mandsaur, in central India's Madhya Pradesh on August 21.
The man was dressed as Goddess Kali - wearing an elaborate costume and headdress - for a Hindu religious procession dedicated to Lord Pashupatinath.
He spat petrol from his face, but the flames spread to his face and costume.
A source said: "He was seen grabbing his face as parts of his costume fell on the stage, setting it on fire.
"People who were around him rushed to his aid as he attempted to put out the fire on his face. Locals who were watching this stunt were left shocked."
The man was rushed to a local hospital for treatment and suffered mild burn injuries during the stunt in Mandsaur, in central India's Madhya Pradesh on August 21.