Soni Razdan wants zero firecrackers at Diwali, and she has harsh words for anyone who disagrees. The actress, who is also Alia Bhatt's mother, took to social media to warn about dirty air and the harm it can cause kids.
Her main concern is how often children get sick when pollution gets bad. Some even miss classes, she said. In her view, lighting a single cracker despite those health risks shows a lack of care for life, public well-being, and the country itself.
Razdan also urged parents to put their children's health first. For her, the choice is clear, and she wants families to think about the air their kids have to breathe.
Meanwhile, Dia Mirza has been caught in a row over a festive awareness drive by Mumbai's civic body, the BMC. Her clip had asked city residents to skip fireworks and think about the effects of smoke and loud noise.
The campaign had other famous faces as well. Madhuri Dixit, Nishigandha Wad, and cricketer Ajinkya Rahane took part. Bombay High Court guidance on public firecracker limits and pollution education had helped prompt the drive.
Mumbai BJP leader Ameet Satam was not happy with Mirza's role. He felt the actress had no place telling people how to mark a festival tied to their faith and culture. His objection came through a post on X.
After that complaint, the BMC took Mirza's clip off its official accounts. The move drew more attention to the row, while the message about clean air became a point of political dispute.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde also joined the criticism. She accused Mirza of being hostile toward Hindu beliefs and the government. The clash has left a public health campaign tangled up in a much wider debate about faith, politics, and festive customs.
Her main concern is how often children get sick when pollution gets bad. Some even miss classes, she said. In her view, lighting a single cracker despite those health risks shows a lack of care for life, public well-being, and the country itself.
Razdan also urged parents to put their children's health first. For her, the choice is clear, and she wants families to think about the air their kids have to breathe.
Meanwhile, Dia Mirza has been caught in a row over a festive awareness drive by Mumbai's civic body, the BMC. Her clip had asked city residents to skip fireworks and think about the effects of smoke and loud noise.
The campaign had other famous faces as well. Madhuri Dixit, Nishigandha Wad, and cricketer Ajinkya Rahane took part. Bombay High Court guidance on public firecracker limits and pollution education had helped prompt the drive.
Mumbai BJP leader Ameet Satam was not happy with Mirza's role. He felt the actress had no place telling people how to mark a festival tied to their faith and culture. His objection came through a post on X.
After that complaint, the BMC took Mirza's clip off its official accounts. The move drew more attention to the row, while the message about clean air became a point of political dispute.
Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde also joined the criticism. She accused Mirza of being hostile toward Hindu beliefs and the government. The clash has left a public health campaign tangled up in a much wider debate about faith, politics, and festive customs.
