Narrative of nature has to find more mainstream context in cinema: Dia Mirza

Lamenting inadequate representation of environmental causes in cinema, actor and sustainability advocate Dia Mirza today said she is aiming to produce and star in films based on such themes, as she underlined that the narrative of nature has to find a "more mainstream context" in all forms of media communication.

Speaking to PTI on World Environment Day, Mirza, who has her own production house, said, "She was currently engaging scripts on that theme."
Asked if she would like to star in a film based on such themes, she said, "Not, only will I star in such films, we will produce such films.That is my intention and my aim. And, currently we are engaging scripts."
Asked if film stars should ponder before endorsing aerated drinks, without naming anyone, she said, "They must consider the fact that they have a very large sphere of influence and if it is something that they know is detrimental to the health of people, they they should avoid doing it."