New Delhi, Nov. 2 -- The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has landed in a political controversy after removing a video featuring actor Dia Mirza from its pollution-awareness campaign for Diwali. The video, which urged people to avoid activities that contribute to air and noise pollution, was taken down hours after Mumbai BJP chief Ameet Satam objected to her participation.

Mirza has since questioned the criticism directed at the video, saying it had been recorded at the request of the BMC and the Bombay High Court in the public interest.

The BMC had brought several public figures on board for its Diwali campaign, asking citizens to celebrate the festival while being mindful of air and noise pollution.

Mirza was among those who ...