'I don’t have to justify': Dia Mirza reacts to criticism against son over schooling coconut vendor on plastic use

Dia Mirza has broken her silence after her 5-year-old son, Avyaan Azaad Rekhi, faced criticism for addressing a coconut vendor about using plastic bags. The Bollywood actress defended her son, stating that he did not disrespect the vendor. During an interview, she explained that her son expressed a concern about plastic use, which many adults struggle to address. She clarified that the focus on the incident was misplaced, emphasizing that the child’s action was about environmental awareness, not elitism. Dia Mirza also recalled a previous incident where her son refused plastic straws for coconut water, asserting his conviction. Critics accused her of raising her son with an entitlement mindset, but she argued that her son simply exercised his right to speak up about plastic use, highlighting his awareness and agency.