Mumbai – Television actress Lataa Saberwal has turned her frustration into a public rally against the felling of a thousand‑year‑old banyan tree in the city. The actress posted a video on her social media accounts that shows her standing beside the stump and pleading that the tree, which had shaded many generations, be saved or at least remembered.
She told viewers that the tree was located on the Link Road, where a new luxury complex is now being built. “I feel helpless and sad,” Lataa said with tears in her eyes. “I should have done something, but I couldn’t. The trunk was so thick; it showed the tree’s age, and it was cut so mercilessly.” She also warned that the roots might still be alive, urging anyone who can help to intervene before more life is lost.
The emotional clip has sparked comments from readers across India, many of whom share Lataa’s concerns about rapid urban development destroying heritage trees. Environmental groups are already speaking out, calling for stronger protection of old banyan trees that are part of Mumbai’s natural history.
Lataa Saberwal is best known for her role as Rajshri in the hit Hindi TV series Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai. She and co‑star Sanjeev Seth, who played her on‑screen husband, married in 2009. The couple has a son, Aarav, and they both appeared together on the celebrity dance show Nach Baliye 6 in 2013. In 2021, Lataa stepped away from daily soaps to focus on her YouTube channel.
While she deals with the loss of the banyan tree, Lataa also recently announced her separation from Sanjeev after 15 years of marriage, adding personal stakes to her public appeal. Her social media followers have rallied around her cause, sharing the video and urging city officials to reconsider the destruction of such ancient trees.
The case highlights a broader debate in Mumbai over balancing new construction with environmental stewardship. If you have information on the banyan tree or ways to help, Lataa urges people to contact local conservation organisations or her own fan page for support.
Source: ianslive
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