DIWALI SPECIAL: TV Industry Takes A Stand, Says No To Firecrackers And Noise Pollution
This year most popular shows will advocate a pollution-free Diwali on their soaps...
Many
TV actors and producers have come out in support of Supreme Court’s ban on the
sale of firecrackers in Delhi NCR. This year most popular shows will advocate a
pollution-free Diwali on their soaps.
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai
Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai (Star Plus) producer
Rajan Shahi says "I’m not a big fan of firecrackers and I feel that the
Supreme Court's decision is a good move. Though Diwali will be celebrated in a
grand manner on our show, following all the traditions, we will not have anyone
bursting firecrackers this time around.”
Meri Durga
Ravindra Gautam, the producer of Meri Durga
(Star Plus) believes that television is a strong medium to propagate the right
messages. He says, "Personally, I have always opted for a noiseless Diwali
and now, the same will be depicted on my show as well."
Badho Bahu
Badho Bahu (Zee TV) producer Dipti Kalwani
thinks Diwali is a festival of lights, not firecrackers. “And just as the
festival depicts a period of love, light and happiness, we shall celebrate the
same on Badho Bahu with puja, prayers and diyas. Personally, I stopped bursting
crackers years ago when I realised how harmful they are to the environment,”
she says.
Ye Hai Mohabbatein
Karan Patel who plays the male lead in Ye Hai Mohabbatein
(Star Plus), has been celebrating Diwali minus firecrackers for years. The
pet-lover doesn't want his dogs to suffer. He says, "For me, Diwali has
been more about being with loved ones and eating good food, rather than
bursting crackers. I would request production houses to opt for a noise-free
and cracker-free shoot, but ultimately, it's their call."
Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki
Vivian D'sena who plays the male lead in Shakti
- Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki (Colors TV), finds firecrackers a waste of money. He
says, "As a child, I used to burst crackers, but not anymore, as it's a
sheer waste of money. That money can be given to the needy.”
Image Source: Twitter/Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai/Meri Durga/Badho Bahu/Ye Hai Mohabbatein/ Shakti - Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki
