Tiger Shroff To Milind Soman, Celebs Participate In Mumbai Marathon, Raise Environmental Issues
Flagged off by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray, 17th edition of the Tata Mumbai Marathon saw more than 55,000 runners taking part in different events. Among them were several celebrites including actors Tiger Shroff, Rahul Bose, Tara Sharma, Milind Soman, wife Ankita Konwar, Gulzar and businessman Anil Ambani among others.
Not only did the celebrities stressed on the importance of fitness and health, but they also ddressed environmental issues including environmental degradation and climate change.
"My cause is the most immediate threat to the environment, climate change has been rampant. Whatever we can do for the environment, we must...we should do our bit by planting trees. You can make a difference in your own house, by switching the lights off, not leaving the tap on. These are common things but a lot of us forget to do that. Save water, save power, save the environment," Tiger was quoted as saying by ANI.
He also sent out a message to those who did not participate in the marathon and said that everyone should spend at least half and hour on physical activity. "People who are engrossed in mobile phones, should invest even if it's half an hour to invest some sort of activity whether it be indoor or outdoor. Our bodies are meant to move so keep moving."
Actor Rahul Bose, who has been participating in the marathon for the last 8 years, has been addressing societal issues including child sexual abuse and child education.
"I have been running Mumbai half marathon for last 7 to 8 years. But from the last 2 years, more than 200 children have been raising funds by participating in it. I have 2 NGOs, one is against child sexual abuse and the second is for the education of children from poor and underdeveloped areas."
"So, this time 147 kids ran in the dream run and I have promised them to run along with these kids in the dream run. The kids these days are zealous and are aware of their social responsibilities.
Actress Tara Sharma who ran on behalf of Cancer Patients Aid Association and was also seen donning the t-shirt of the organisation, described her experience as "It has always been great ever since it started. I ran a distance of 5.9 kilometres in 39 minutes."?
