Mumbai: Actress and environmental activist Dia Mirza has voiced her concern over the worsening air quality in Mumbai. Taking to her social media account on Monday (January 27), Dia urging Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to take immediate action. She also mentioned how air pollution can have a grave impact on on public health, especially children.

Tagging the official account of Maharashtra CM, Dia wrote on X, “Sir, @Dev_Fadnavis, the levels of #AirPollution in Mumbai and Maharashtra is continuing to cause irreversible damage to lungs and health of our children. I appeal to you as a mother to please address this matter with the empathy and urgency of a parent.”

Along with the note, the actress also shared a map of Mumbai which showed the AQIs of different locations.

Dia’s call to action comes as Mumbai faces a surge in air quality concerns, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) consistently registering unhealthy levels in recent weeks. Citizens, health experts, and activists have raised alarms about the long-term consequences of air pollution, particularly for vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.

The actress, known for her environmental and wildlife advocacy, has often used her platform to campaign for sustainable practices and policies.

The CM has not reacted to Dia’s post yet.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Dia was last seen in Anubhav Sinha’s IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack, which released on an OTT platform. She played the role of Pari Walia, a journalist, in the series inspired by real-life events. Dia’s last theatrical release was Dhak Dhak which released in 2023. The film also starred Ratna Pathak Shah, Sanjana Sanghi and Fatima Sana Shaikh in the lead roles.

Mumbai, January 26: In the case of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan’s stabbing, the Mumbai police have denied a media report claiming that the fingerprints of the accused did not match. Satyanarayan Chaudhary, Joint Commissioner of Police, Law and Order, stated that the report regarding the fingerprints not matching the accused is “not true.”

A section of the media has raised doubts about whether the Mumbai police arrested the correct person. A news report claimed that the fingerprints of the arrested accused, Shariful Islam, 30, did not match the fingerprints collected from the actor’s residence.

Meanwhile, Dixit Gedam, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Zone-9, stated, “The fingerprint report is yet to come,” and denied the claim. However, the initial report had indicated that the fingerprints did match.

A CID officer commented, “The case is being investigated by the Mumbai police, and you must check with them. The report has been sent to the Mumbai police forensic lab.”

The Bandra police collected around 20 fingerprints from the actor’s residence, ‘Satguru Sharan,’ located in Bandra West, following the incident. The incident occurred on January 16, and the accused was arrested on January 19 in Thane. After the arrest, the police took Shariful Islam’s fingerprints, and both sets were sent to the forensic lab for comparison. The police are awaiting the fingerprint report, along with blood match reports. The police also collected the actor’s blood and bloodstained clothing from the accused, both of which were sent to the forensic lab.

Meanwhile, a police team has travelled to Kolkata to investigate how Shariful obtained a SIM card there using the documentation of an Indian national. The police are also investigating how the accused obtained the weapon, and a facial recognition test is still pending. The accused remains in police custody until January 29.

Chennai, Jan 27: One of the top stars of the Telugu film industry Allu Arjun, who has congratulated all the Padma awardees this year, has in his congratulatory post told Tamil actor Ajith Kumar that his achievement was “equally inspiring and commendable.”

Taking to his X timeline on Monday, Allu Arjun wrote, “Heartfelt congratulations to #NandamuriBalakrishna garu on receiving the prestigious #PadmaBhushan award. This recognition is well-deserved for your contributions in Telugu cinema. My dear #AjithKumar garu, your achievement is equally inspiring and commendable. Also, congratulations to #Shobana garu, @shekharkapur garu, #AnanthNag garu and all the Padma Award honorees. This recognition in arts category pleases my heart with immense joy!”

Meanwhile, Ajith Kumar’s racing team, which he owns by the way, too joined in congratulating him.

Taking to their X timeline, Ajith’s racing team wrote, “It’s a moment of immense pride for us to share that our founder, Mr. Ajith Kumar, has been conferred with the Padma Bhushan, a recognition of his extraordinary contributions and unwavering spirit. Join us in wishing him all the best for a future filled with even greater achievements.”

It may be recalled that Ajith, in a message soon after he got to know that he had been conferred the Padma Bhushan award, had thanked people from various sections including his fans.

Ajith, in his thank you note, had specifically mentioned his fans. He had said, “…Lastly, to all my fans, supporters, and well-wishers: Your unwavering love and support have fuelled my passion and dedication. This award is as much yours as it is mine. Thank you all for this incredible honour and for being part of this journey. I am committed to continuing to serve with integrity and passion and wish you all just as well on your own journeys. With utmost gratitude, Ajith Kumar.”