Rain, rain go away

Rain, rain go away

Bollywood stars share their 26/7 experience with Ram Kamal Mukherjee, and feel there haven't been many changes since then

Esha deol

Esha Deol, Govinda

O God! Don't even remind me of that day. Presently, I am in London for my concert. I got to know of the downpour when my mom called up. Last year, the rains ruined my mother's Padmashree award and other official documents. However, we are the privileged lot and can lock ourselves at home. But the plight of those living in slums and on the pavements is miserable. I am sure adequate preventive measures have been taken but it remains to be seen whether they will stand the test of monsoon. As for us, this year, we have moved from the low-lying area in Juhu to Gorgaon, so this should finally solve our problem.


Govinda

Last year's catastrophe was a wake-up call for all Mumbaikars and this year people are really cautious about their movements. I have seen people trying to finish work and come home early. I am sure that BMC has worked hard this year. You have to understand that the percentage of workers in BMC and the population of Mumbai are not proportionate. Despite limited resources and technical support, I think they have done a good job.

Yesterday when it was raining, I was out with my family and we were supposed to stay out for long but had to change our plans.


Shilpa shetty

Shilpa Shetty

I just love the rains, they come like a whiff of fresh air after the scorching summer. But last year was a wake up call for all those who had let complacency set in. Hopefully, disaster will not strike again. Yesterday, I was travelling but the traffic was traumatic and I had trouble reaching on time. Thanks to my iPod I kept myself entertained for a good part of the journey. We all are practically helpless when nature takes its own course. This year, I believe that BMC has taken active part in repairing the roads. I would request people to keep a check on their movement while it's raining. It's better to stay at a safe place like in the office, school or colleges, rather than walking down the streets in heavy rain.


Vidya balan

I am shooting in Chennai and got to know from my parents that it was raining heavily. I hope this year everything goes fine. I don't even want to talk about last year's disaster, it was so scary. I am sure that this year BMC has worked hard on sewage and other problems related to monsoon.


Katrina Kaif

I was quite lucky last year since I'd got home early. Hopefully, something like that won't repeat itself. I really haven't paid attention to what the BMC has been doing, I honestly have no idea. Actually I love the rains and I'm not preparing myself for them at all.


Ameesha patel

Ameesha patel

I love the rains. But last year 26/7 took a different shape altogether. I can't forget the pictures published the next day in all the newspapers. We were helpless. But this year, I have noticed that BMC workers are taking preventive measures to avoid a similar situation. Yesterday when the rains struck, I was at home. The rains work for me if I am snuggled in bed reading a book, but they are a complete no-no when I have to travel and shoot.

yeah im like shilpa i love it when it rains but yeah there was a downpour here in london as well 3 weeks ago i loved it dont happen often enough here

thanks a lot