Dia Mirza grabbed the headlines on Monday as she began trending on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The actress faced intense backlash after a video of her was widely circulated by the netizens.
The Sanju actress in a special Diwali viral video urged everyone, especially her fans, to not send her any gifts as an easy and humble request. However, a section of fans stormed the comments section and reacted to the same. ALSO READ | Dia Mirza's Niece Passes Away In A Car Accident, Actress Pens An Emotional Note, ‘May You Find Peace And Love Wherever You Are’
For the unversed, Dia is a Goodwill Ambassador of UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme), the UN Secretary Generals Advocates for SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) and an ambassador for IFAW (International Fund For Animal Welfare).
Dia Mirza wont use Tissue Paper Nor wants Gifts on Diwali But will Save the Environment by going around in SUVs 😂😂 #DiaMirza pic.twitter.com/iwonmzrYbj
— Rosy (@rose_k01) November 11, 2023
She has pledged to always think of the environment and animal welfare while addressing people on any platform. Right before Diwali, Dia released a video in which she urged her fans to not share any gifts with her and rather donate to the NGOs as she supports and gifts their valuable time to the issues she advocates for.
Dia collaborated with a brand that helps people manage their waste and even though the video has been deleted now, the people on the internet didn’t think it was the right thing for Dia to discourage the practice of giving gifts to each other on the festival of Diwali which is all about bonding, togetherness and sharing gifts.
Reacting to Dia’s video, one user wrote, “Dia Mirza wont use Tissue Paper Nor wants Gifts on Diwali But will Save the Environment by going around in SUVs 😂😂 #DiaMirza (sic).” Another said, “Is it even Diwali if Dia Mirza doesn’t give you gyaan on environment? This Diwali, instead of blabbering on crackers, she is asking you to not give gifts. 😭😭😭 Keep reading 🧵 (sic).” ALSO READ | Dia Mirza Gives A Cute Sneak-Peek Of Son Avyaan Azaad Dressed Up In An Elephant Printed Onesie: ‘We Are Celebrating World Elephant Day’
Dia is one of the most popular environmental activists in the country and the world. She prefers organic clothing, has a house that boasts green living and is associated with causes that promote sustainable goals.
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