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'There Is No Disrespect': Dia Mirza Slams Trolls After 'Elitist' Backlash Over 5-Year-Old Son's Coconut Vendor Remark On Plastic Use
24htopnews | August 22, 2026 10:08 PM CST

Dia Mirza addressed criticism surrounding her son Avyaan after she revealed that the five-year-old objected to coconut water being delivered in plastic bags with straws. While social media users called the incident elitist, Dia defended him, saying he understood that plastic was not allowed in their home

Actress and environmental activist Dia Mirza recently faced backlash after revealing how her five-year-old son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, schooled a coconut water delivery worker for delivering coconut water in plastic bags with plastic straws. Following her revelation, social media users criticised Dia and her son, accusing them of 'entitled arrogance' and calling the incident elitist. Reacting to the backlash, the actress maintained that there was 'no disrespect' involved.

Dia Mirza Hits Back At Trolls Over Son's Plastic Bag Incident

Lashing out at the trolls, Dia told Times Now, "Everybody who knows me knows how I treat people. So, I don’t have to justify how I treat human beings." She went on to explain that her son had simply recognised something that the family does not use and expressed his understanding of their environmental values.

Dia Mirza Defends Son


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