On World Environment Day, here's is a list of Bollywood celebrities who are quietly making the world a better place by supporting eco causes.
#1 Dia Mirza
Actor, producer, entrepreneur and environmentalist, Dia Mirza actively endorses campaigns to save the earth. She was appointed as UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador for India in 2017. Besides emphasizing on the need to protect the air, water, and wildlife, Dia also launched a campaign to promote biodegradable sanitary napkins.
#2 Akshay Kumar
Akshay Kumar has been taking on social causes through his films like 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' and 'Padman'. The actor promotes the Swachh Bharat initiative and has paired up with BMC to promote cleanliness in Mumbai. He is also the brand ambassador of the Government of India’s road safety campaign.
#3 John Abraham
Besides being a vocal activist of animal rights, John Abraham has been working on providing 'solar energy' to remote villages across India. The actor who works extensively for the cause of stray animals is also a part of the 'Power Light A Village' initiative.
#4 Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt pledged to completely drop the use of plastic from her day-to-day life. She also had urged her followers to #BeatPlasticPollution.
#5 Nandita Das
Actor-director Nandita Das is an eco-warrior who's been promoting rain-water harvesting for quite some time now. Nandita in the past, collaborated with the Centre for Science and Environment, to spread awareness about the conservation of water.
#6 Gul Panag
Actor Gul Panag is known for her contribution and efforts in sanitation and water disposal. Environmentally conscious Gul Panag practices sustainability by using an electric car and solar energy at home, too.