Deepika Padukone raises concern over increasing pollution levels in Mumbai; urges authorities to help as 'children are choking'

She said that people in the city, especially children, are essentially “choking” due to the alarming pollution levels.

• Deepika Padukone urges action on Mumbai's rising pollution
• Other actresses also express concern over Mumbai's air quality
• Deepika shares AQI map, tags BMC for urgent help

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Actress Deepika Padukone has recently voiced concern over the worsening pollution levels in Mumbai, stating that the deteriorating air quality is making it difficult for residents to breathe.

She said that people in the city, especially children, are essentially “choking” due to the alarming pollution levels.

Taking to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, the Kalki 2898 AD actress used the platform to point out the issue of rising pollution in Mumbai and urged the authorities to take necessary action.

Deepika shared a screenshot of Mumbai's Air Quality Index (AQI) map showing the increase in pollution levels in the city, highlighted in red.

She also tagged the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and asked the authorities to help. Along with the post, she wrote, "The citizens of this city and its children are choking! How is this okay!? @my_bmc @mybmchealth please help!"

Other actresses like Richa Chadha and Saiyami Kher have also voiced their concerns regarding the pollution surge in Mumbai.

Saiyami Kher wrote on her official X handle, "I started running a decade ago. Every morning, I’d find myself on Carter Road, chasing the ocean breeze. That wind is what made me fall in love with this city and running. I want to feel it again. And dystopian as it is, I put on a mask before lacing my shoes. It took me back to the pandemic. Except there’s no virus in the air endangering our life. The air itself could kill us.”

Replying to her post, Richa wrote, “The very significant, smart and sweet Saiyami… speaking for all of Mumbai."

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Meanwhile, on the professional front, Deepika will be next seen in King, alongside Shah Rukh Khan. Actors Suhana Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Saurabh Shukla and Abhishek Bachchan will also be seen in key roles. Directed by Siddharth Anand, King is scheduled to release on December 24, 2026.

She will also be working with Allu Arjun and filmmaker Atlee in their upcoming untitled project called AA22 A6.