3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Iqbal Khan on everyday environmental responsibility, says ‘Don't just celebrate one day, make it a daily practice'
Actor Mohammed
, best known for his roles in Kaisa Yeh Pyar Hai, Tumhari Pakhi, and most recently Na Umra Ki Seema Ho, used the occasion of World Environment Day 2025 to speak out strongly on the need for consistent and responsible environmental practices.
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His heartfelt message calls for more than just symbolic gestures—he urges real, daily change.
'One of the major concerns is pollution—we humans are always responsible for polluting the environment,' said Iqbal. 'Throwing garbage creates a visual representation of environmental carelessness, which contradicts the message of responsibility World Environment Day aims to promote. We love keeping our homes clean, but ignore our streets.
That's sad and ungrateful.'
He pointed out the hypocrisy of neglecting public spaces while valuing personal cleanliness. 'We need to encourage and practice proper disposal of all waste, including plastic, in designated receptacles.'
Iqbal also voiced concern over a behavior he finds particularly disturbing—tobacco spitting. 'It's disheartening to see people, even the so-called modern and educated youth, indulging in chewing tobacco and spitting it out in public.
It releases harmful chemicals that affect not just the person but the environment as well.'
Delivering a powerful message, he said, 'Let's not think of the environment only on June 5. It should be part of our daily lives. Many nations are progressing in this regard—we too must act like responsible citizens.'
He concluded with a spiritual reminder: 'We celebrate God in grand ways, but forget that cleanliness is the first step toward divinity. Don't blame God if He doesn't give you the best—start by respecting what He has already given: the Earth.'
Iqbal's passionate appeal is a timely wake-up call to treat environmental care as a constant duty, not a one-day affair.
