7 ways Dia Mirza is making a mark beyond cinema

Over the years, she has served as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Environment Programme.

She has backed purpose-led brands such as Beco, Shumme, Babychakra, Allter, among others ventures that sit at the intersection of commerce and climate conscious

As a producer under her banner One India Stories, Mirza has focused on narratives rooted in social and environmental realities.

Beyond environmental issues, she speaks out against ageism in the film industry, highlighting the lack of opportunities for older women.

She is also an Advocate for the UN Secretary-General’s Sustainable Development Goals, and an Ambassador for the Wildlife Trust of India.

From emotionally grounded roles in Thappad to the physically demanding and stereotype-defying biker in Dhak Dhak, her work has often explored women in motion

Mirza has also carved a space as an author. She is currently preparing for the release of her children`s book, continuing her efforts to speak to the young.