Hitting out at Dia Mirza, Mumbai mayor Ritu Tawde said Hindus are well aware of how to celebrate Diwali and don't need the actor to “teach them”. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde attacked Dia Mirza after the BMC removed the actor's firecracker-free Diwali appeal, accusing her of being against Hindutva. Ritu Tawde said Mirza would not be featured on the BMC's official portal or invited to civic programmes.