Mumbai: As temperatures continue to soar across India and heatwaves become increasingly severe, celebrities are opening up about how they cope with extreme summers while also voicing concerns about climate change and environmental degradation. From traditional cooling drinks to mindful lifestyle choices, actors say adapting to the changing climate now requires both personal discipline and collective responsibility.
Actress Chaitali Kohli says surviving Mumbai’s intense humidity means staying hydrated with natural coolants like coconut water, aam panna and kokum sherbet. Early morning swims and breathable cotton clothing are also part of her summer routine. However, she believes the changing weather patterns are deeply alarming.
According to Kohli, seasons no longer feel predictable and nature appears increasingly exhausted. She stresses that climate change is a clear sign of ecological imbalance caused by excessive strain on the environment. She believes sustainable living and conscious daily choices are now essential, adding that consistent collective efforts can help restore balance.
Actor Aishwarraya Raj Bhakuni highlights the challenges of outdoor shoots during harsh summers. To stay energized, she relies on traditional drinks like shikanji, lassi and nariyal paani while maintaining a disciplined schedule with early work hours, breathable fabrics and regular sunscreen use.
Bhakuni says rising temperatures and unusual weather events around the world clearly indicate the accelerating impact of climate change. She advocates simple but meaningful lifestyle changes such as conserving water and electricity, reducing plastic usage and adopting more mindful habits in everyday life.
For actor Parleen Gill, simplicity is the key to beating the heat. He prefers natural hydration through nimbu paani, lassi and coconut water while avoiding sugary beverages. Staying indoors during peak afternoon hours, eating light meals and wearing cotton clothing help him maintain energy levels.
Gill also points to rapid urbanization and shrinking green spaces as major contributors to worsening summers. He warns that unchecked construction and environmental encroachment, especially in ecologically sensitive regions like the Himalayas, could have dangerous long-term consequences. He believes governments and citizens must work together, suggesting incentives for tree plantation and environmental conservation.
Actress Shivangi Verma follows a cooling diet that includes curd rice, salads and watermelons along with hydration through chaas, mint water and aam panna. She also adjusts her routine by completing outdoor activities early and using blackout curtains indoors to reduce heat exposure.
Verma says the intensifying heat and unpredictable weather patterns are reminders that climate change is no longer a distant concern. She believes even a small shift in habits, such as reducing plastic use, saving energy and planting trees, can collectively make a significant impact.
Meanwhile, Rinhee Suberwal focuses on hydration and mental calmness during extreme weather. Her daily routine includes detox drinks like ABC juice, lemon water and kokum sharbat along with meditation and mindfulness practices. She says global warming is an undeniable reality and maintaining both physical and mental balance is essential during increasingly difficult summers.
As climate concerns continue to grow, these actors say small everyday changes combined with collective awareness may play a crucial role in building a more sustainable future.
