Know what your mother wants you to do!
A video clip from Agneepath starring Amitabh Bachchan, Neelam Kothari and Rohini Hattangadi was fashioned as a message to spread the importance of washing our hands. In the video, Big B can be seen showing his mother that he has washed his hands when his mother asks him if he knows what his mother wants from him. The official handle wrote, “Kya aapne kabhi jaanane ki koshish ki, ki Ma ko kya pasand hai? #PathToSafety #MaKiSuno #MomsAlwaysRight #TakingOnCorona.” Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
Beware of imposters on social media
Mumbai Police also warned the citizens to be careful of imposters on social media. In a creative post, the police asked people to share personal and bank details only after personally verifying and be sure that the person is indeed a friend or family relative. Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
‘Don’t let the virus sting like a bee’
Mumbai Police shared a funny video clip of two boxers in a ring. While one is depicted as a mask, the other as the COVID-19 virus. In its post, the Mumbai Police explained how a mask can save people from the sting of the virus. ‘Float like a butterfly with your mask on. Don’t let the virus sting like a bee’, the official handle captioned the post. Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
When Hera Pheri and Mask solved a riddle
In an interesting post, Mumbai Police created a picture riddle writing No (and added a still from the film Hera Pheri depicting Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Paresh Rawal together in a huddle) without wearing a 'Mask', (while sharing a still from the 1994 American superhero comedy starring Jim Carrey) The Mumbai Police captioned the post as, “Bikul ricks nahi leneka!” - an iconic line from the Bollywood film referenced in the post. Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
Say no to drugs!
In another post, Mumbai Police warned that only Mount Everest can get away with 'getting high'. The official handle of the police force urged citizens to refrain from consuming drugs. Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
The Bollywood twist!
Mumbai Police urged citizens about the importance of masks to keep Coronavirus at bay in a quirky Bollywood-themed post. The creative team of Mumbai Police super-imposed masks on the faces of Manoj Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman, Moushumi Chatterjee and Shashi Kapoor on the poster of their film Roti Kapada Aur Makaan released in 1974. Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
Passing down from one generation to another
Wearing a helmet is not only a responsibility, it’s a teaching passed down by generations. In a quirky post, the Mumbai Police showed how the designs of helmets may have changed, but it still used for road safety. Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
Say no to noise pollution!
Referring to a hilarious clip from F.R.I.E.N.D.S, Mumbai Police warns Mumbaikars to keep a check on noise pollution. In the video, the show's popular characters Joey and Chandler can be seen making noise while playing pool and Ross asks them to turn down the volume. Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
Say no to drink and drive!
The official handle of Mumbai Police in a witty post says that only petrol can take people to their destination safely not alcohol. Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
Never share your CVV
Many get duped for not knowing the proper guidelines to use a credit and debit card. The official handle of Mumbai Police asked citizens to keep the CVV of their cards to themselves only. Else, they will find it ‘blank’ as Po did! Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
Party in your bedroom
As the COVID-19 cases were on the high, Mumbai Police had asked to remain and party at home. Photo: Twitter/@MumbaiPolice
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