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Sharib Hashmi's Film Highlights Climate Inequality
Sharib Hashmi stars in a short film called 'It's Only 47 Degrees C' that talks about how climate change affects people who work outside the most.
These workers suffer a lot from the heat, even though they haven't caused much of the problem.
The film shows how one man, Laxman Chaubey, deals with a very hot day while working as a traffic constable in Mumbai.
Sharib Hashmi hopes the film will make people think about how they can help by making small changes in their daily lives, like using fewer cars and air conditioners, and not littering.
He also talks about how Mumbai's weather has changed over the years and how it's important for everyone to take responsibility for the environment.
Sharib Hashmi stars in the short film 'It's Only 47 Degrees C' directed by Tej Sisodia.
The film highlights the unequal impact of climate change on frontline workers in Mumbai.
Hashmi plays Laxman Chaubey, a traffic constable navigating a day under extreme heat.
The film encourages collective responsibility and small everyday actions to combat climate change.
The film is produced by Naseeruddin Shah's Motley Productions and Civic Studios, and is available on Pocket Films YouTube Channel.
- Who
- Sharib Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah, Civic Studios, Motley Productions
- What
- Short film 'It's Only 47 Degrees C' addressing climate inequality
- Where
- Mumbai, India
- When
- Recently screened in Mumbai and MAMI Independent screening programme
- Why
- To raise awareness about the disproportionate impact of climate change on frontline workers
Climate Change Awareness
Public Apathy
Climate Inequality
Climate Change Awareness
The film highlights how frontline workers suffer the most from climate change despite contributing the least.
Public Apathy
Many people remain unaware or indifferent to the disproportionate impact of climate change on vulnerable populations.
Public Responsibility
Climate Change Awareness
The film encourages collective responsibility and small everyday actions to combat climate change.
Public Apathy
Some people continue to disregard public spaces and environmental rules, contributing to the problem.
Key facts
- Film Title
- It's Only 47 Degrees C
- Director
- Tej Sisodia
- Producer
- Naseeruddin Shah, Anushka Shah, Harish Borah, Tej Sisodia
- Production Companies
- Civic Studios, Motley Productions
- Film Length
- 15 minutes
- Platform
- Pocket Films YouTube Channel
Quotes
Sharib Hashmi
Actor and protagonist of the short film
“The people who have contributed the least to climate change, those who work on the roads and do physically demanding jobs, are the ones suffering the most.”
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