India, Oct. 22 -- Actor-poet Priya Malik recently faced a "near-death scare" after her Anarkali dress caught fire on Diwali night. Describing it as the "scariest" incident of her life, she reveals she momentarily thought, "I am gone!" During the chaos, she also lost her diamond engagement ring.

The Bigg Boss fame actor says, "Never in my life have I faced such a situation. I am a mentally strong person, but this has shaken me to the core. The image of the accident getting engulfed in flames from head to shoulder, is unforgettable!

Recounting the event, Priya explains, "After puja,while celebrating with my family outside my Bandra home, this happened. I love dressing up on occasion, so I was wearing a flowy Anarkali suit which caught fir...