Politics · India · 9 hrs ago
BMC removes Dia Mirza’s Diwali pollution video after BJP leader’s objection
Mumbai’s civic body removed actor Dia Mirza’s Diwali video from its social media pages on November 1.
The clip was part of a campaign urging people to limit air and noise pollution during Diwali.
It asked people to avoid firecrackers and referred to restrictions on bursting them on public roads, lanes and footpaths under Bombay High Court directions.
BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam objected to Mirza’s participation, saying people did not need lessons on celebrating Diwali.
The BMC removed her video within hours, while clips featuring Madhuri Dixit, Nishigandha Wad and Ajinkya Rahane remained available.
Civic officials gave no public explanation for the removal, and the issue has become a political controversy.
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed actor Dia Mirza’s pollution-awareness video from its social media pages after an objection from Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam.
The clip urged people to avoid noise and air pollution during Diwali.
Satam objected to Mirza’s participation in the campaign in a post on X.
Videos featuring Madhuri Dixit, Nishigandha Wad and Ajinkya Rahane remained available.
Mirza said her message was recorded at the civic body’s request and aimed to raise awareness about air pollution.
- Who
- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a video featuring actor Dia Mirza after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected.
- What
- The BMC took down her pollution-awareness message for Diwali. Other campaign videos remained available.
- When
- November 1, 2026.
- Where
- The BMC’s social media pages, including its X and Instagram accounts.
- Why
- The removal followed Satam’s objection to Mirza’s inclusion in the campaign. The BMC did not initially explain why her video alone was taken down.
Dia Mirza
Ameet Satam
Campaign participation
Dia Mirza
Mirza said her message was recorded at the BMC’s request to raise awareness about air pollution.
Ameet Satam
Satam objected to Mirza’s participation, saying people did not need lessons from her on how to celebrate Diwali.
The BMC launched a campaign encouraging an environment-friendly Diwali and featuring several public figures.
Satam objected to Mirza’s inclusion in the campaign in a post on X.
The BMC removed Mirza’s video from its social media pages within hours of Satam’s objection.
- Removed video
- Dia Mirza’s pollution-awareness message
- Date removed
- November 1, 2026
- Objecting official
- Ameet Satam, Mumbai BJP chief
- Other campaign figures
- Madhuri Dixit, Nishigandha Wad and Ajinkya Rahane
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What people are saying
We don't need lessons on how to celebrate #Diwali from @deespeak. Our traditions are deeply rooted in our culture.