Published 23:45 IST, November 3rd 2019
Delhi pollution: Priyanka Chopra sends strong message with mask selfie
As Delhi battles high pollution levels, Priyanka Chopra posted a mask selfie, saying it was hard to shoot, and she could only imagine what locals went through.
The cricket match between India and Bangladesh got embroiled in the row over Delhi being chosen as the venue amid its battle with the ‘severe’ pollution levels, after reported Air Quality Index of over 400. It is not just the citizens of Delhi, CM Arvind Kejriwal and other politicians talking about, even sportspersons and film personalities are expressing their thoughts on it. The latest celebrity to do so was Priyanka Chopra. The actors is shooting in the capital at the moment for The White Tiger, and resorted to using a mask to protect herself from the pollution. The Mary Kom star shared that shooting in such conditions is hard, and that she can only imagine what the locals would be going through. The 37-year-old added that while some could afford masks and air purifiers, one should pray for the homeless, while urging everyone to take care of themselves in this phase.
Priyanka on Sunday took to social media to share a selfie from her car. However, this was not just a normal selfie as it also was a statement, since the actor had worn the mask on her face, along with sunglasses. She captioned the post, “Shoot days for #thewhitetiger . It’s so hard to shoot here right now that I can’t even imagine what it must be like to live here under these conditions. We r blessed with air purifiers and masks. Pray for the homeless. Be safe everyone,” while also using hashtags like ‘air pollution' 'delhi pollution’ ‘we need solutions''and ‘right to breathe'.
Here’s the post
Before Priyanka, Dia Mirza, Arjun Rampal had expressed their thoughts on it. Dia Mirza had lashed out at the BCCI for arranging the match at this time, Arjun Rampal had termed the Delhi air unbreathable. Swara Bhasker too had quipped about her lungs being jammed due to the smog and pollution. “Raat ke dhaii bajey.. sunsaan sadak.. smog aur pradooshan sey phephadey jamm gaye hain.. saans nahi li jaa rahi.. magar.. Instagram upload chaloo hai! 🙄🤓🙈🤷🏾♀️ #vanity #narcissistalert,” she had written.
Meanwhile, Priyanka is working with Rajkummar Rao for the first time in the The White Tiger. The movie is an adaptation of the popular book of the same name. The movie will be releasing on Netflix.
Updated 23:50 IST, November 3rd 2019