Actor Varun Dhawan has voiced concern over the declining quality of soil and the loss of natural nutrients after visiting his recently acquired farmland, saying the issue has been “giving me sleepless nights”.
Speaking about what he learnt from farmers, the ‘Student of the Year’ actor said increased use of chemicals and nutrient-depleted soil were matters of concern and sought suggestions on ways to address the problem.
In an exclusive quote shared with IANS, Varun said, “When I visited my farm, the farmers told me that today’s soil lacks natural nutrients that used to be present before. The seeds are also devoid of those nutrients – zinc, magnesium. The chemicals are affecting all it.”
He added, “But sadly, that is what we are consuming, everyone is consuming, and it is very worrisome. It has been giving me sleepless nights, and I just wanted to know from people who are into farming and produce – what is the solution. What is the way to combat this?”
Varun had earlier shared a glimpse of his farmland along with a heartfelt note about his excitement at trying his hand at “kheti”.
In August, the actor revealed that he had purchased a farm. He shared a video on Instagram showing himself at the property, enjoying tea and biscuits.
“I bought a farm,” he wrote alongside the video.
In the video, Varun said the purchase was the “biggest achievement” of his life and expressed his happiness at being able to sit at the farm with his tea and biscuits while enjoying the weather.
On the work front, Varun Dhawan was last seen in ‘Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai’, which marked his reunion with his filmmaker father David Dhawan after a long gap. The film also stars Mrunal Thakur and Pooja Hegde in the lead roles and was released in theatres on June 5.