Bhumi Pednekar Reacts To Hazardous AQI After Diwali, Calls Out Firecracker Pollution
Bhumi Pednekar's remarks come after many Indian cities saw a sharp decline in air quality after Diwali. Read to learn more here.
In recent events, actor Bhumi Pednekar revealed her frustration over the use of firecrackers during Diwali and highlighted the deteriorating air quality. The actor took to her Instagram account and said that there are consequences to using firecrackers, especially for animals, children, elderly people, and those with respiratory conditions. Read to learn more about it here.
Bhumi Pednekar About Crackers
Bhumi Pednekar’s remarks come after many Indian cities saw a sharp decline in air quality after Diwali. Parts of Delhi recorded AQI levels in the extreme category, with Mumbai also having elevated pollution across many neighbourhoods. Bhumi Pednekar said that she was disturbed by the sound of firecrackers till early morning and questioned why people were bursting them despite multiple public restrictions. She alleged that people continued to burst firecrackers on the road even when it was strictly prohibited. She said that many houses had caught fire because of the same and that it was heartbreaking to witness this.
Pednekar said that though Diwali is all about love and family, the aftermath of it is full of polluted air, waste, noise, and frightened animals. She said that firecrackers release many pollutants in the air that add to the already hazardous situation. She highlighted that kids, elderly people, animals, and people with respiratory diseases are especially affected by such steps. She said that everyone must make choices that allow everyone to enjoy festivals without fear. Meanwhile, reports suggested that after the festivities, Mumbai’s areas like Bandra East and Sewri registered AQIs of 264 and 226.
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First Published: November 10, 2026 5:29 PM
