An increasing number of Bollywood stars are calling for an end to the use of live elephants in films, saying CGI and robotic alternatives can now recreate the animals without cruelty.
Actors and filmmakers such as John Abraham, Shriya Saran, Richa Chadha, Farah Khan, Dia Mirza, and Pooja Bhatt are supporting a Peta India campaign seeking an end to the use of live elephants in movies, television series, and advertisements.