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These celebs use their Holi greetings to push important social messages

These celebs use their Holi greetings to push important social messages

Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit, Abhishek Bachchan and others urge fans to save water
24 Mar, 2016

As Holi celebrations take place around the world some Indians are using their star power to urge revellers to exercise restraint.

Holi is often played with water — brightly coloured powder is mixed with water and showered on everyone. But with parts of India facing water crises and droughts, isn't it wiser to save water?

These celebs think so.

Alia Bhatt, Madhuri Dixit, Abhishek Bachchan and others urge fans to save water:

Other celebs like Anushka Sharma and Parineeti Chopra are concerned about protecting animals:

Of course, some stars were content to issue standard celebratory greetings. Nothing wrong with that either!

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point of view Mar 24, 2016 01:38pm
Glad to see Holi related news in the Dawn... Happy Holi to everyone living across the world. The festival of Holi is not really a religion specific but an occasion to share the love and joy through colors. In India, everyone, regardless of any religion, celebrate the Holi.
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Arvind Ajimal Mar 24, 2016 01:40pm
What is Mawra, Mahira, Ali zafar and Fawad are doing today, are they in India......where are their holiday messages ??
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Satt Mar 24, 2016 05:23pm
Happy Holi
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