Dia Mirza's environmental remark linking patriarchy to climate change has triggered a fierce debate online, with many social media users calling out the actor-activist for what they describe as an oversimplified take on a complex global crisis.
As clips from her appearance on Soha Ali Khan's podcast went viral, critics flooded social media with reactions ranging from "Aadmi hona paap ho gaya hai" to claims that it is easy to offer such opinions while sitting in air-conditioned rooms. Supporters, however, argue that Mirza was referring to historical power structures rather than individual men, setting off a wider conversation about climate change, gender and accountability.
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What did Dia Mirza say about climate change and patriarchy?
During a conversation on Soha Ali Khan's podcast, the 'Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein' actress discussed the relationship between environmental issues and social structures. Speaking about climate change, she said:
"It is the men in this world. It is the men who have driven climate change, and they are totally responsible for the chaos. Patriarchy is the cause for climate change."
Soha interjected, "You said the male ego." Dia continued, "Yeah, it's men who have driven climate change and they are entirely and totally responsible for the chaos that has been unleashed on our world today and the misery that people are experiencing everywhere. I mean, not just the global south, but the global north as well now, right?"
The statement quickly gained traction online, with clips from the podcast spreading across social media platforms and drawing strong reactions from both supporters and critics.
