Bollywood director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri has taken to social media to voice his concerns over the escalating noise pollution caused by the Mumbai Metro. Urging authorities to take immediate action, he highlighted the issue that is affecting millions of residents across the city.
In a post addressed to Ashwini Bhide, Managing Director of the Mumbai Metro Corporation, the filmmaker pointed out the severe impact of noise levels that reportedly exceed permissible decibel limits, disrupting the lives of Mumbaikars. Through his message, Vivek emphasized the plight of vulnerable groups, including the elderly, sick, and children, who are facing difficulties in sleeping and studying due to the incessant noise.
“I am writing to you because every other citizen’s attempt with the Mumbai Metro Corporation has failed. As you are fully aware, the Metro in Mumbai has become a curse for millions of residents due to the dangerously high sound levels, far exceeding permissible decibel limits. The noise pollution created by the Metro is depriving people of sleep and making it impossible for children to study. The elderly and the sick are especially affected,” he wrote.
The filmmaker added, “Thousands of Mumbaikars have been trying to bring this issue to the attention of the Mumbai Metro Corporation, but there has been nothing but total indifference and apathy, like any government department, as though the citizens suffering from the Metro’s illegal and inhuman sound pollution simply do not matter.”
Questioning the balance between development and residents’ quality of life, Vivek posed several important questions:
1. Why can’t sound-filtering walls be erected along the Metro line and around hubs located in residential areas?
2. If we are building world-class infrastructure, why can’t we demonstrate world-class empathy and concern for a citizen’s basic right to peaceful sleep and health?
3. Who is responsible and answerable for these faulty designs, and why is there apathy towards citizens’ well-being?
“Being an inspiring and concerned leader with great ethics, I am sure at least you won’t disappoint,” he added.
As of now, Ashwini Bhide has not responded to the filmmaker’s post.
Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is known for being vocal about various social and civic issues in the country. He frequently shares his unfiltered views on different topics through social media.
On the professional front, Vivek is gearing up for the release of *Parva – An Epic Tale Of Dharma*, which is said to be based on the Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. In October 2023, he shared the first look of the film.
Additionally, he has begun work on his upcoming film, *The Delhi Files*, which is slated to hit the big screens on August 15, 2025.
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