Kriti Sanon has said that she is extremely worried about the air pollution in Delhi. While promoting her upcoming film Tere Ishk Mein, she said the situation is getting “worse and worse”.
The Bollywood actress, who hails from the national capital, was asked to comment on the rising AQI in Delhi during the promotions of the film. While the representative asked the reporter to ask only about the film, Kriti Sanon went ahead and answered.
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“I don’t think commenting on air pollution in Delhi will change anything. It’s getting worse. I’m from Delhi and I know how it was in the past. It’s getting worse,” she said as Dhanush, her co-star from the film, stood beside her.
“Something needs to be done to stop this. Otherwise it will reach a point where we can’t see each other even if we stand next to each other,” added Kriti.
Social media users had mixed reactions to the interaction.
“Some people literally justify saying every northern part has high AQI. Just come to Delhi. It’s way above 400, 100-150 is luxury for Delhi,” wrote one.
“Itna sach to banta hai (It’s only fair to admit so much truth.),” chimed in another.
Another user wrote: “Salute this brave lady (real life heroine) in an industry full of spineless hypocrites.”
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“Good game, sister, good game,” came another comment.
“Kriti Sanon is a girl from Delhi and is obviously worried about her parents’ health. It’s good to see a Bollywood celebrity bringing up the issue!” posted by another user.
“I really want to know why journalists are asking about air pollution while promoting a movie that is a love story. I mean, it’s an important question and it needs to be answered, but there’s a place and a time,” came another view.
Delhi air pollution
Delhi’s air quality has again deteriorated to hazardous levels, despite a slight improvement in overall AQI. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed authorities to revise and tighten the GRAP schedule to stop further deterioration in Delhi-NCR.
GRAP is an emergency action plan that activates restrictions based on average AQI levels and weather forecasts. All major authorities and agencies in the NCR come together to coordinate their response when pollution levels spike.
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According to the Air Quality Early Warning System, the AQI averaged 359 on the morning of November 22, which falls into the very poor category. Toxic smog continued to cover many parts of the city, especially in the morning hours. Daily commuters were seen traveling through thick smog.
Air quality in the Noida area also continued to remain in the ‘severe’ category, with sector 125 recording an AQI of 434, according to ANI.
The India Gate area was shrouded in a thick layer of smog with an AQI of 370. Akshardham and surrounding areas recorded a “severe” AQI of 422.
