Bolly celebs go vegan
CELEBRITIES switching to vegetarianism is nothing new, and many in Bollywood used lockdown last year to transform their dietary habits.
Some said they ushered the change in their lives due to their love for animals, for others it is an attempt to reduce carbon footprint, while others talk of a healthier lifestyle.
Last year, several Bollywood personalities such as Bhumi Pednekar, Genelia, Riteish Deshmukh and Sanjay Dutt joined the vegetarians’ club. Others who have said they have been following an all-green diet now include stars such as Kartik Aaryan, Sonam K Ahuja, Shahid Kapoor and Anushka Sharma among many others.
Actress Shilpa Shetty Kundra claims she wants to help animals. “I stopped eating meat to reduce my carbon footprint and to help animals. Raising animals for meat has destroyed forests and contributes to greenhouse gasses that cause climate change,” she told IANS.
A fitness enthusiast, Kundra added that a plant-based diet protects from various ailments. “Being plant-powered also helps protect us from heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and other ailments. It’s the best change for animals, our health, and the health of the planet,” she said.
Actor Sonu Sood, who was the face of the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals India’s campaign “Chicks Love A Vegetarian”, talked about right to life.
“These thinking, feeling beings want to live just as much as you and I do and don’t want to be killed for a fleeting moment of taste,” he said.
Actress Ayesha Takia is a vegan: “My love for animals was and always will be the reason for going and staying vegan, but the incredible benefits to the planet and our health is surely such an important bonus.” |