Mumbai: As rising temperatures and prolonged heatwaves become the new normal, television actors are increasingly speaking about the importance of adapting to extreme summers while also addressing the larger issue of climate change. From traditional cooling remedies to sustainable lifestyle choices, actors say small everyday actions can collectively make a meaningful environmental impact.
Actress Shubhangi Atre believes staying hydrated is the most effective way to cope with soaring temperatures. Her summer essentials include coconut water, watermelon and sattu mixed with cumin and lemon. She also relies on age-old practices such as carrying an onion to prevent heatstroke and wearing breathable, skin-friendly fabrics during peak summer months.
Atre says the increasing frequency of temperatures crossing 40 degrees Celsius is deeply concerning and reflects the growing impact of global warming. She stresses the urgent need to stop polluting rivers and cutting trees, adding that every individual must contribute by planting trees and reducing plastic waste. According to her, protecting the planet now requires moving beyond awareness toward meaningful action.
Meanwhile, actress Adrija Roy focuses on simplicity and balance to manage extreme heat. She prefers home-cooked meals and keeps herself hydrated with water, chaas and nimbu paani. Recognizing the physical strain caused by high temperatures, she has also adjusted her schedule to complete important work during cooler hours of the day.
Roy notes that summers today feel far more exhausting and unpredictable than before, calling the changing weather patterns “scary” signs of climate change. She believes mindful habits such as reducing plastic use and conserving water are small but necessary steps that individuals can take to address the growing environmental crisis.
Actress Neha Harsora says light and cooling foods such as curd, watermelon and coconut water help her deal with intense heat and humidity. She also depends on traditional summer drinks like chaas and aam panna to stay refreshed. Her routine includes early morning workouts to avoid harsh afternoon temperatures, along with wearing breathable cotton and linen fabrics.
Harsora also incorporates simple home-cooling methods such as drawing curtains during the day and adding greenery to balconies to reduce indoor heat. She believes the increasing length and intensity of summers, along with unusual global weather events like unseasonal snowfall, clearly indicate that climate change is no longer a distant concern.
According to Harsora, building a sustainable future requires collective responsibility, where individual choices such as conserving energy and reducing plastic use gradually become larger social trends.
As extreme weather conditions continue to intensify, these actors say adopting conscious habits and respecting nature are no longer optional but necessary steps toward safeguarding the environment for future generations.
