The fire was reported around 5.45 AM on the first floor of a building at Hauz Khas Village, police said.
"Two people--Anklora (23) from France and Gourav Taneja (37)--were injured in the incident. Both were admitted to Safdarjung Hospital where Gourav was declared brought dead," Nupur Prasad, Additional DCP (South), said.
Anklora was in a semi-conscious condition and undergoing treatment at the hospital.
The fire was completely doused by 7.20 AM.