18 September,2024 05:25 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Amruta Fadnavis with Ayushmann Khurrana
Divyaj Foundation, in collaboration with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Mumbai Police, has successfully concluded its annual "Sea Shore Shine" beach clean-up initiative a day after Ananta Chaturdashi. The event, held on the city's popular shores of Versova Beach, aimed to promote the importance of eco-friendly Ganesh Murtis and encourage community participation in environmental conservation.
The drive saw a tremendous turnout of Mumbai's youth, who actively participated in cleaning the beaches and raising awareness about maintaining clean and sustainable public spaces. The initiative underscores the collective effort required to preserve Mumbai's natural beauty and foster a culture of environmental responsibility.
Amruta Fadnavis, emphasized the significance of public involvement, stating, "Today's success is a testament to what we can achieve when the community comes together with a shared vision for a cleaner environment. Our sea shores are a precious resource, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure they are preserved for future generations."
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The event was honored by the presence of several dignitaries including BMC Commissioner Bhushan Gagrani, Mumbai Police Commissioner Vivek Phansalkar, Minister of Tourism Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Rahul Narwekar, Bharati Lavekar, Niranjan Hiranandani, Sukhraj Nahar, Mazhar Nadiadwala, Mahaveer Jain, Mickey Mehta, Rahul Vaidya, and Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana.
The "Sea Shore Shine" initiative marks a significant step towards making Mumbai a cleaner, greener, and more sustainable city. Divyaj Foundation is committed to continuing such efforts and inspiring communities to take active roles in environmental preservation.
Ayushmann Khurrana is reportedly teaming up with director Anees Bazmee for a horror comedy titled âBhootiyapa'. He has also bagged his first film with Karan Johar. Co-produced by Guneet Monga, the yet-untitled project is said to be a spy comedy helmed by Aakash Kaushik. The makers are in talks with Sara Ali Khan to play the leading lady. Besides that, Ayushmann and Rashmika Mandanna will be seen in âVampires of Vijay Nagar'. Director Aditya Sarpotdar of âMunjya' fame will kick off the horror comedy's shoot in Mumbai in the first week of October.