R A Studio has expressed deep relief and gratitude following Thursday’s dramatic hostage situation at its Powai premises, where 16 children and one adult were held captive for nearly three hours before being rescued safely by Mumbai Police.

In an official statement, the studio on Friday said: “We recently faced an unexpected and distressing situation at our studio during a third-party reservation. We're deeply relieved that everyone, especially the children and parents, were safe thanks to the swift response of Mumbai Police. Our team has been fully cooperative with authorities and has already strengthened our on-site safety measures. We remain committed to providing a safe, professional, and creative space for all artists.”