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Deepika Padukone Says Mumbai's Children Are "Choking" Due to Dangerous Air Pollution

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has publicly called out the dangerously poor air quality in Mumbai via her Instagram Story. She directly tagged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), urging authorities to intervene as residents and children are "choking." The actor shared a screengrab of the city's pollution levels to underscore the severity of the crisis. On the professional front, Padukone was recently seen in 'Singham Again' and has upcoming projects with Shah Rukh Khan and Allu Arjun.

Key Points: Deepika Padukone Urges BMC Action on Mumbai's Toxic Air Quality

  • Actor raises alarm on Instagram
  • Tags BMC for urgent action
  • Highlights risk to children's health
  • Posts screengrab of pollution data
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"Citizens, children are 'choking'!": Deepika Padukone raises concern over Mumbai's air quality, seeks help from authorities

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone calls out Mumbai's severe pollution, tagging BMC for urgent help as citizens and children struggle to breathe.

"Citizens, children are 'choking'!": Deepika Padukone raises concern over Mumbai's air quality, seeks help from authorities
"The citizens of this city and its children are choking! How is this okay!? - Deepika Padukone"

Mumbai, March 12

Bollywood actor Deepika Padukone has spoken out about the rising pollution levels in Mumbai, saying the city's residents and children are "choking" because of the poor air quality.

The 'Ramleela' actor, on Thursday, took to her Instagram Story to raise the issue and urged the civic authorities to step in and take action.

Deepika posted a screengrab of Mumbai's pollution levels. Along with the picture, she tagged the city's civic body, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), and asked officials to look into the matter.

Expressing concern about the situation in the city, the actor wrote that the people living in Mumbai, especially children, are struggling to breathe due to the worsening air quality. Her post read, "The citizens of this city and its children are choking! How is this okay!? @my_bmc | @mybmchealth please help!."

On the work front, Deepika Padukone was last seen in the 2024 film 'Singham Again', where she shared screen space with Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and others.

The actress will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's upcoming film 'King', which is expected to release in theatres on December 24, 2026. Apart from that, she is also part of filmmaker Atlee's Telugu action film, tentatively titled AA22xA6, which also stars Allu Arjun.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the concern, celebrities often fly private and live in air-purified bubbles. Real change needs sustained effort from all of us - reducing vehicle use, proper waste management. It's easy to post a story.
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Aman W
My 5-year-old has developed a persistent cough this winter. The doctor directly linked it to the air quality. It's terrifying as a parent. BMC needs to enforce stricter regulations on construction dust and vehicle emissions. This is our health!
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Sarah B
Living in Bandra, the haze is visible every morning. It's not just fog. We need more green cover and better public transport to get cars off the road. The coastal road construction is adding to the problem right now.
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Vikram M
True, but pointing fingers at BMC alone won't solve it. What about the illegal burning in landfills? The unchecked pollution from industries in the periphery? It's a complex issue needing a multi-agency approach. Her heart is in the right place though.
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Kavya N
Every Mumbaikar feels this. My eyes water on my way to work. We need long-term solutions, not just reactive measures when AQI spikes. More celebrities should speak up! Maybe then the government will listen. 👏

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