7 actresses using their influence for social change

7 actresses using their influence to spotlight social issues Instagram Mid-Day Entertainment By Nandini Shah Published May 14, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Deepika Padukone - Championing mental health awareness Through The Live Love Laugh Foundation, Deepika has encouraged greater awareness, empathy, and understanding around mental health challenges in India [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Dia Mirza - A consistent voice for sustainability Dia is one of the strongest celebrity voices advocating sustainability and environmental conservation. Her work highlights issues like wildlife protection [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Janhvi Kapoor - opening alcohol dependency conversations Her initiative Off The Rocks, in association with Amaha, aims to bring attention to alcohol dependency and its close connection with emotional well-being [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Alia Bhatt - Promoting compassion through animal welfare Through her initiative CoExist, Alia has promoted awareness around animal welfare, environmental consciousness, and mindful lifestyle choices [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Bhumi Pednekar - Amplifying climate change conversations Through her Climate Warrior platform and collaborations, awareness campaigns, and social initiatives, she encourages people to adopt sustainable habits [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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