Mumbai: Bollywood stars Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif and Madhuri Dixit recently raised concerns on the environmental issues that are slowly and steadily causing irreversible damage to the planet.
At an IIFA press conference in Mumbai, the actors voiced their concerns over the planet while urging the people to take responsibility to do the needful for securing Earth.
Madhuri, who looked beautiful in a glittery maroon dress paired with a cape, urged people to be responsible and do their bit towards the preservation of the environment.
The Dhak Dhak girl said, "Since I have kids, I will say that to every parent that we should think about what kind of planet we are going to leave for our kids and their kids after that. And I think we have to be responsible. Each one has to take responsibility and say that I am going to be an ideal citizen and I am going to do something for the environment."
"There are so many things you can do for the environment and each one of us can do it in our own little way," she added.
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Katrina, who rocked a blue dress for the event was all praise for PM Modi's initiative of banning single-use plastic and urged everyone to support the campaign.
"We don't see it happening in front of us. It's easy for us to just forget about the importance of what's happening. But I think the easiest to do and a small change that we can all do in our lives that will make a big difference is about single-use plastic. I think PM Narendra Modi Ji's initiative is incredible and that's something we all should support."
"Don't drink out of plastic bottles, try to carry some other container to hold your water," she added.
Salman, who sported a black shirt and blue trousers, added, "Don't use plastic and don't be plastic."
Backing Modi's mission, Aamir Khan, who is quite vocal about social issues, had earlier tweeted, "The initiative by the Hon'ble PM @narendramodi to curb 'single-use plastic' is an effort all of us should strongly support. It's up to each of us to make sure we stop using 'single-use plastic'."
In June, Salman had also posted a subtle yet impactful message on single-use plastic. The actor posted a video where he can be seen offering water to a monkey, whom he calls his Bajrangi Bhaijaan, in a plastic bottle. However, the monkey refuses. The actor then offers water in a glass and 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' quickly accepts it.
While the video was shared on a lighter note, hidden in it is was the message to stop using plastic bottles.
During Modi's monthly radio address to the nation, Mann Ki Baat, the PM had pitched for launching a "new mass movement" against single-use plastic from October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. He also spoke about the initiative during the Independence Day address, urging people to join the movement.
With inputs from ANI.
