During the pandemic and the lockdown, more and more people tried to raise awareness about Indian craftsmanship and extend support to local artisans. Today we have a horde of stars from home turf and International arenas who’ve made it their mission to raise awareness about the beauty of handcrafted Indian ensembles that speak volumes of India’s rich culture, heritage and traditions. Dia Mirza is one of the torchbearers when it comes to backing homegrown brands. She’s proud that they not only are sustainable but also represent the glory of India. Excerpts from a conversation with the star, who offers her perspective on why being vocal for locals is the need of the hour.
WHY DO YOU THINK A SUSTAINABLE LIFESTYLE IS NECESSARY IN THESE CHANGING TIMES?
In a world that has created a climate emergency that impacts people and the planet it is necessary for us to make conscious choices and alter our patterns of consumption. Sustainability is the only way forward. But what remains most necessary is reduced consumption and conscious consumption. The fast fashion industry is polluting more than the aviation industry.
WHY IS IT THAT ONLY POST COVID PEOPLE SUDDENLY REALISE THE URGENCY OF AN ETHICAL APPROACH TO EVERYTHING ABOUT OUR LIFESTYLE?
Perhaps the anthropogenic pause led to the stark realisation that human health was connected with the planet’s health. And the evidence of clean air, rejuvenation of wild spaces and over improvements in the natural world during that time made people realise that human behaviour was directly responsible for pollution.
This story is from the August 2023 edition of Filmfare.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Sign In
This story is from the August 2023 edition of Filmfare.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
Life As He Knows Wit..
Rajkummar Rao Turns Aside His Reticence To Chat With Anuradha Choudhary About Life, Relationship And Career Choices
What's the good word?
WORDSMITH VARUN GROVER RECENTLY TURNED DIRECTOR WITH ALL INDIA RANK. HE TAKES SUMAN SHARMA THROUGH THE TRANSITION
POETIC JUSTICE
Lyricist RAJ SHEKHAR came under the glare of limelight thanks to his collaboration on Animal. DEVESH SHARMA talks to the reticent wordsmith
A life less ordinary
Veteran Reena Roy takes you through her life and times in an exclusive chat with Farhana Farook
BRAVE NEW WORLD!
ARBAAZ KHAN IS REVELLING IN HIS NEW INNINGS AS A FILM PRODUCER, FINDS TANZIM PARDIWALLA
Man behind the mask
ACE ACTOR DIBYENDU BHATTACHARYA OPENS UP ABOUT HIS LIFE AND CAREER IN A CHAT WITH DEVESH SHARMA
LEGENDS OF THE fog
BARUN SOBTI WAS ONE OF THE BEST THINGS ABOUT THE TAUT POLICE PROCEDURAL KOHRRA. TANISHA BHATTACHARYA TALKS TO THE RETICENT ACTOR ABOUT SAVOURING SWEET SUCCESS AND MORE
EXpress Vourself
KUNAL KEMMU IS MAKING HIS DEBUT AS A DIRECTOR WITH MADGAON EXPRESS. SUMAN SHARMA INTERVIEWS THE ACTOR-TURNED DIRECTOR
Lights, Camera, Reflection...
Harleen Sethi chats with Tanisha Bhattacharya about the quirks and perks of being an actor
Future ready
SHILPA SHETTY'S CAREER GRAPH SEEMS TO BE UPWARDLY MOBILE ONCE MORE. TANISHA BHATTACHARYA CAPTURES THE CHANGES