Dia Mirza breaks into tears

Actor Dia Mirza couldn't control her tears as she broke down during a panel discussion on climate change at the Jaipur Literature Festival on January 27.

While emphasising on the importance of "being an empath", Dia wept, adding that "this is not a performance". She, in fact, refused to take a paper napkin after being offered one.

"Don't hold back from being an empath. Don't be afraid of shedding your tears. Feel it. Feel the full extent of everything. It's good. It gives us strength. It does. And this is not a performance," Dia said.

Asked about the reason behind her tears, Dia said the news of basketball legend Kobe Bryant's death made her emotional and that she has been upset ever since. Kobe and his 13-year old daughter Gianna were among the nine people killed in a helicopter crash in California on January 26.

"My day started really well yesterday (January 26). At around 3 (early morning), this news alert came on my phone for a very big player, NBA player who I followed for a while. His chopper crashing in California disturbed me. It really upset me. There are different things that upset us on different days, but we take care of ourselves. I was overwhelmed because my blood pressure was low," Dia added.

The news of Kobe Bryant and his daughter's sudden demise sent shockwaves across the world with millions condoling their death. The helicopter crash, meanwhile, is being investigated by local and federal authorities.

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