Abhinav Shukla Blames Pornography for a ‘Huge Carbon Footprint’ on Recent Podcast

On a recent episode of the 4POV podcast, actor‑turn‑former‑Bigg Boss contestant Abhinav Shukla let slip a claim that’s got the internet buzzing. While sharing a cup of tea with his wife Rubina Dilaik, fellow actress Hina Khan and host Rocky Jaiswal, he said watching pornography is, surprisingly, a big driver of global warming.

“The biggest cause, among many, of global warming is watching porn,” Abhinav said, pausing just long enough for the mic to pick up a chuckle from the others. He went on to explain his reasoning: “The amount of energy that goes into producing porn and transmitting it across the globe is way too much. It has a huge carbon footprint.”

Rubina Dilaik’s reaction was priceless – a mix of bewildered silence followed by a burst of laughter that set the tone for the rest of the segment. Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal joined in, teasing the actor as the conversation drifted from climate change to the more personal realm of adult content.

When Hina asked whether Abhinav himself watches porn, he didn’t shy away. “Porn is dangerous. It gives you very unrealistic expectations of what reality is. For a man, it makes men soft. You lose your purpose, you waste time and you lose your strength,” he said, sounding half‑serious, half‑exasperated.

The comment didn’t stay confined to the studio. Clips of the exchange have been shared widely across social media, drawing a spectrum of reactions – from amused memes to serious questions about the actual carbon impact of streaming services. Some users pointed out that data centers indeed consume significant electricity, while others argued that the claim was a stretch without solid scientific backing.

Abhinav’s remark came on the heels of actress Dia Mirza’s recent remarks about patriarchy and climate change, which had already stirred debate online. The podcast hosts used Mirza’s comments as a springboard, looking for unconventional contributors to the climate crisis, and landed on an unexpected answer.

Whether or not pornography is a major greenhouse‑gas emitter, the episode highlighted how pop culture figures can bring niche topics into mainstream conversation – for better or worse. It also reminded listeners that discussions about climate change often wander into surprising territories, and that a bit of humor can make even the heaviest subjects feel a little lighter.