Sudha Chandran urges BMC to fix Mumbai roads after being stuck in traffic; says ‘Don’t Want Producers to Suffer Losses’

Veteran actress Sudhan Chandran, who is known for her powerful performances and speaking her mind, recently took to social media to speak about Mumbai’s most persistent issues traffic disruptions caused by ongoing roadwork. The actress shared a video on social media about how traffic in the city is getting worse because of unfinished construction work in some areas, causing heavy congestion.

Sudha Chandran found herself stuck in a traffic jam for nearly 20 to 25 minutes while travelling through Madh for a scheduled shoot. The delay was said to be caused by several dug-up and uneven road stretches due to ongoing construction. It slowed down traffic in the area.

Addressing the situation, Sudha shared that she had left on time but was unable to avoid the hold-up due to the condition of the roads. She shared a long video and said, “I am going to Madh Island, and the roads here are dug up so badly that I have been stuck in traffic for the last 25 minutes. How will we go to work? Please repair these roads so that we can reach our workplace on time."

She added, "We don’t want producers to bear losses because we are not reaching on time."

She went on to directly appeal to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) and urged the authorities to improve planning and execution of infrastructure work so that such disruptions can be reduced.

In the last few months, several celebrities have expressed frustration over dug-up roads in Mumbai. Celebrities like Pooja Bhatt, Varun Grover, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Richa Chadha, and Dia Mirza have also called out municipal authorities over delayed road construction.

For the uninitiated, Sudha Chandran has been a part of successful Bollywood films and TV shows. From Kahiin Kisi Roz, Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Yeh Hai Mohabbatein, Naagin to Doree, the actress has entertained fans for more than two decades.