India, July 15 -- Actor Aamna Sharif took off with her husband Amit Kapoor and son Arain to Europe late last month to have a pre-birthday celebration. While she had a certain itinerary in mind, the unprecedented heatwave that the continent is currently experiencing, made her look at Europe through a different lens as she experienced the rising mercury levels first hand.

Sharif and her family went to France and Switzerland during the two week trip, but they were taken by surprise by the scorching heat, as temperatures rocketed to near 41degC in various parts. "I was aware of the heatwave, but no weather forecast can prepare you for experiencing it. After the first couple of days, I got more accustomed and realised that we needed to listen...