'Dia Mirza is against Hindutva': Mumbai mayor on actors' appeal against firecrackers

In a surprising turn of events, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation decided to pull Dia Mirza's video from its pollution-free Diwali campaign, bowing to political pressure from the Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam, who voiced concerns over her participation. Mayor Ritu Tawde’s remarks labeling Mirza as anti-Hindu sparked further outrage, while other celebrities like Madhuri Dixit continued in the campaign.