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Hans India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Jackie Shroff celebrates Earth Day with a special message
Mumbai: Actor Jackie Shroff, who was recently seen in 'Baby John' has a message on Earth Day. On Tuesday, the senior actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a video talking about being the change that nature desperately needs. The video shows clips of lush greenery, with text pointing to efforts to restore the balance of nature. The text on the video reads, "Let's stop deforestation, and start restoration. Let us become the winds of change. Let us waste less, and become better. We are the key to a pollution free world. We owe it to our children and future generations. Let us make it Mother Earth Day everyday". Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970, and now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. Meanwhile, in January this year, Jackie Shroff celebrated 36 years of his iconic movie 'Ram Lakhan'. The action musical film blended compelling a narrative, and stellar performances by iconic actors. While the cast stole the show with their on-screen presence, Jackie Shroff continues to be celebrated for being the film's charm as he essayed the role of a righteous police inspector, Ram. Talking about the film, Jackie Shroff said, "It is incredible that 'Ram Lakhan' has clocked 36 years of its release, and it's nothing short of spectacular. It has been an incredible experience to work alongside Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Dimple Kapadia, and the rest of the star cast under Subhash Ghai's direction'. 'The bond we created on the set is something that I will always cherish, and till date, the bond has stayed as strong as ever. The energy of shooting 'Ram Lakhan' was unmatched, and I am beyond elated that the film has connected with the audience", he added.
Time of India
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jackie Shroff celebrates Earth Day with a special message
Actor Jackie Shroff , who was recently seen in 'Baby John' has a message on Earth Day. On Tuesday, the senior actor took to his X, formerly Twitter, and shared a video talking about being the change that nature desperately needs. The video shows clips of lush greenery, with text pointing to efforts to restore the balance of nature. The text on the video reads, "Let's stop deforestation, and start restoration. Let us become the winds of change. Let us waste less, and become better. We are the key to a pollution free world . We owe it to our children and future generations. Let us make it Mother Earth Day everyday". Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970, and now includes a wide range of events coordinated globally through including 1 billion people in more than 193 countries. Meanwhile, in January this year, Jackie Shroff celebrated 36 years of his iconic movie 'Ram Lakhan'. The action musical film blended compelling a narrative, and stellar performances by iconic actors. While the cast stole the show with their on-screen presence, Jackie Shroff continues to be celebrated for being the film's charm as he essayed the role of a righteous police inspector, Ram. Talking about the film, Jackie Shroff said, "It is incredible that 'Ram Lakhan' has clocked 36 years of its release, and it's nothing short of spectacular. It has been an incredible experience to work alongside Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit, Dimple Kapadia , and the rest of the star cast under Subhash Ghai's direction". "The bond we created on the set is something that I will always cherish, and till date, the bond has stayed as strong as ever. The energy of shooting 'Ram Lakhan' was unmatched, and I am beyond elated that the film has connected with the audience", he added.
Hindustan Times
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
World Earth Day 2025 theme: Focus on clean energy, global participation
Every year on April 22, people across the world unite to mark Earth Day, organising events and raising awareness of environmental threats. Earth Day is celebrated with a mission of broadening, educating and activating the environmental movements worldwide. This year, Earth Day is being celebrated under the theme of 'Our Power, Our Planet', calling everyone to unite for renewable energy and make an effort to triple the clean energy by 2030. Earth Day is an opportunity for people to contribute towards the alarming crisis faced by Earth and also to celebrate the green initiatives taken around the world. The crisis discussed ranges from increased plastic pollution and depletion of resources. According to the theme of World Earth Day 2025 is 'Our Power, Our Planet' with a focus on renewable energy. The website also features a global event map where anyone can register and participate in the events near them. The origins of the Earth Day movement trace back to the US in 1970. It was co-organised by Denis Hayes, a student activist at the time and founder of EDO, according to Hayes was recruited by Wisconsin Senator Gaylord Nelson to organise campus teach-ins focused on environmental awareness. However, the challenge quickly became how to expand the initiative beyond college campuses to engage the wider public. Their first major decision was choosing a date. They settled on April 22 — a Wednesday that year — strategically placed between Spring Break and final exams to maximise student participation. They also gave the event a name: Earth Day. Antonique Smith, a Grammy-nominated singer, actress, and long-time climate activist, has been named the official Earth Day ambassador for Earth Day 2025. Known for her powerful roles as Faith Evans in Notorious and Mimi Marquez in Rent on Broadway, she has both star power and a deep commitment to environmental justice. She is also the co-founder and CEO of the nonprofit Climate Revival, focusing on communities of faith and people of colour to confront climate change. On Earth Day, Antonique will contribute through a live performance of 'Love Song to the Earth' in Times Square, New York City, in collaboration with OMMM, and Good News Planet.
