Juhi Chawla raises concern over ‘burnt-fuel smell’ across Mumbai on 59th birthday; asks, “Is anyone else smelling this too?”
Actor Juhi Chawla has raised questions about an unusual burnt-fuel smell that she has been noticing across Mumbai over the past few days. On November 13, which also marks her 59th birthday, the actor took to X (formerly Twitter) to ask fellow residents if they had experienced the same odour and whether anyone could identify its possible source.
Describing the smell as similar to kerosene or diesel, Juhi said she had noticed it at different times of the day, including early mornings. Her post comes amid growing concerns over air pollution in Mumbai, where air quality has deteriorated in the days following Diwali.
Sharing her observation, Juhi wrote, “Will someone please tell me what this strange burnt-fuel smell in the air is..?? Almost like kerosene or diesel. I’ve been noticing it for several days now, from early morning and at different times through the day. Is anyone else smelling this too? Let me know.”
Will someone please tell me what this strange burnt-fuel smell in the air is..?? Almost like kerosene or diesel.
I’ve been noticing it for several days now, from early morning and at different times through the day.
Is anyone else smelling this too? Let me know..— Juhi Chawla Mehta (@iam_juhi) November 12, 2026
While the actor has sought answers about the possible source of the odour, its cause remains unclear based on the information available. A persistent fuel-like smell can raise questions about local emissions and other sources of air pollution, but identifying the specific cause requires monitoring and investigation by the concerned authorities.
Juhi’s concern comes at a time when Mumbai has recorded a rise in pollution levels following Diwali. The city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 171 on November 9, placing it in the ‘moderate’ category. This marked a 28% increase compared to the AQI of 134 recorded on the day after Diwali last year.
The situation was also concerning at the local level, with eight air quality monitoring locations across Mumbai entering the ‘poor’ category.
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