Row over Dia Mirza’s appeal for a noise-free Deepavali | Explained
The BMC uploaded the videos on November 1, but soon after the video of actor Dia Mirza went up, BJP Mumbai president Ameet Satam is learnt to have called the BMC administration to pull it down
On November 3, 2026, the Bombay High Court expressed its dissatisfaction with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) for removing a video featuring actor Dia Mirza. The video, part of the BMC's anti-firecracker campaign, appealed for a noise-free and pollution-free celebration of Deepavali. The BMC had previously taken down the video following objections from BJP leaders.
The Bombay High Court had been urged to involve celebrities for pollution awareness through a suo motu Public Interest Litigation regarding noise and air pollution caused by religious processions across Maharashtra. The court's response was a clear indication of its concern over the adverse effects of noise and air pollution during the festival of Deepavali.
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