Bombay High Court orders Mumbai to restore Dia Mirza’s firecracker-awareness video

Bombay High Court orders Mumbai to restore Dia Mirza’s firecracker-awareness video

The Bombay High Court ordered the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation to repost actress Dia Mirza’s firecracker-awareness video, rebuking remarks by certain politicians and emphasizing India’s secular character and environmental concerns. The ruling followed the corporation’s earlier removal of the video after a complaint from BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam, while other celebrity messages remained online.

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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) Dia Mirza Ameet Satam Shaina NC Ramdas Athawale Bombay High Court

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Mumbai, India Bombay High Court, Mumbai, India

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November 03, 2026
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Bombay High Court Orders BMC to Reinstate Dia Mirza's Firecracker Awareness Video
Bombay High Court Orders BMC to Reinstate Dia Mirza's Firecracker Awareness Video

Live Law • 03 Nov 06:45

The Bombay High Court rebuked remarks by certain politicians and directed the municipal corporation to repost a video by actress Dia Mirza that promotes firecracker restrictions, emphasizing India's secular character and environmental concerns.

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November 02, 2026
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Mayor Ritu Tawde criticizes Dia Mirza after BMC removes anti-firecracker video
Mayor Ritu Tawde criticizes Dia Mirza after BMC removes anti-firecracker video

NDTV • 02 Nov 10:10

Mayor Ritu Tawde said the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation’s removal of actress Dia Mirza’s anti-firecracker video was unrelated to religion, while BJP leader Ameet Satam had earlier objected to the clip.

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BMC removes Dia Mirza's eco-Diwali video after BJP leader's objection
BMC removes Dia Mirza's eco-Diwali video after BJP leader's objection

The Hindu • 02 Nov 09:29

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation took down actress Dia Mirza's pollution-free Diwali video following a complaint from BJP Mumbai chief Ameet Satam, while other celebrity messages remained online.

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Mumbai civic body removes Dia Mirza anti-firecracker video after political objection
Mumbai civic body removes Dia Mirza anti-firecracker video after political objection

NDTV • 02 Nov 07:17

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation took down a Dia Mirza video urging citizens to avoid firecrackers following objections from BJP leaders, while other celebrity messages remain online.

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BMC pulls Dia Mirza video from pollution-free Diwali campaign after BJP chief's objection
BMC pulls Dia Mirza video from pollution-free Diwali campaign after BJP chief's objection

India Today • 02 Nov 06:31

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation removed a celebrity video featuring Dia Mirza from its anti-pollution Diwali drive after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam criticized her participation.

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