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Dia Mirza's Diwali Ad Deleted After Political Objection
2 Nov
Summary
- BMC removed Dia Mirza's Diwali video due to political objection.
- The video was part of a campaign for an environment-friendly Diwali.
- Mirza stated her commitment to public awareness and air quality.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has deleted a video featuring actor Dia Mirza from its pollution-free Diwali campaign after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam raised an objection.
The civic body had launched the campaign, urging citizens to opt for an environment-friendly Diwali and avoid firecrackers. This initiative was in response to a Bombay High Court directive amid concerns about rising air pollution in the city.
Several celebrities, including Dia Mirza, Madhuri Dixit, and Ajinkya Rahane, were enlisted to record video messages for the campaign. Ameet Satam expressed his views on X, stating that people do not need lessons on Diwali celebrations from Dia Mirza, as Indian traditions are deeply rooted.
Dia Mirza responded by highlighting Diwali's significance and stating that the video aimed to raise public awareness for a healthier celebration. She underscored that air pollution is a public health issue and that efforts to reduce it benefit everyone.
Mirza also reiterated her stance on public service campaigns, noting that she has never charged for such work. She emphasized the willingness of celebrities to collaborate on environmental issues and pointed out that raising concerns about cracker use often leads to personal attacks.
