Juhi Chawla questions smog: 'Smells like burnt fuel!'

Several Indian metropolitan cities, including Delhi NCR, Mumbai, and Kolkata, continue to grapple with severe air pollution days after Diwali celebrations concluded. Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Noida have been identified among India's most polluted urban centers, with their air quality index reaching critical levels.

Prominent figures from the film industry have shared their concerns regarding the deteriorating air quality. Actress Juhi Chawla publicly questioned the unusual 'burnt-fuel' smell in the air, indicating a widespread issue. Soni Razdan emphasized the health risks posed by firecracker emissions, particularly to children, and termed indiscriminate cracker use as 'anti-life.'

Dia Mirza's efforts to promote a pollution-free Diwali faced initial hurdles when her awareness video was removed by the Mumbai civic body, though the Bombay High Court later intervened, ordering its re-upload and affirming the secular nature of environmental concerns.

Richa Chadha and Bhumi Pednekar have also appealed to citizens to raise their voices against air pollution and adopt more responsible celebratory practices. Their messages underscore the cumulative impact of pollution on public health and the environment, urging collective action.