Actress Renu Desai has expressed her displeasure over people continuing to burst loud firecrackers late at night, even after Diwali celebrations. Her comments, shared through a series of Instagram posts, have sparked discussions on social media about public inconvenience, festival celebrations and pollution.
Renu questioned why people were still bursting noisy crackers beyond 11 PM. She explained that she had deliberately avoided commenting on the issue during Diwali because she feared being labelled anti-Hindu. However, she said the continued use of firecrackers several days after the festival made it difficult for her to remain silent.
In one of her Instagram posts, Renu pointed out that there was no festival being celebrated at that late hour and questioned the need to create such loud noise when others were trying to rest.
She also highlighted how excessive firecracker noise affects vulnerable sections of society, particularly elderly people, newborn babies and those dealing with health problems. Expressing her frustration, she criticised people for enjoying celebrations without considering the discomfort and suffering caused to others.
Renu clarified that her objection was not directed at Diwali celebrations themselves. Instead, she questioned the lack of consideration shown towards neighbours and the wider community. She suggested that people should complete their celebrations within reasonable hours rather than continuing to burst crackers late into the night.
The actress also raised concerns about the duration of the celebrations. According to her Instagram caption, people had reportedly been bursting crackers as late as 1 AM, 2 AM and even 3 AM over three consecutive days.
She questioned why people could not restrict firecracker celebrations to the evening, preferably finishing before 10 PM. Her comments focused on the importance of balancing personal enjoyment with the comfort and well-being of others.
Apart from noise pollution, Renu also discussed the broader issue of environmental pollution. She questioned why discussions about pollution become particularly prominent during Diwali while emissions from vehicles and industrial activities continue throughout the year.
She pointed out that pollution is not limited to the festival period and argued that attention should also be given to everyday sources of environmental damage.
Renu Desai's Instagram comments have brought attention to two related concerns: the disturbance caused by late-night firecrackers and the need for a broader conversation about pollution. Her remarks have once again highlighted the importance of celebrating festivals responsibly while respecting the needs of others.
