Sunil Lahri urges 15-20% cut in consumption amid drought fears. Actor Sunil Lahri, known for playing Lakshman in Ramayana, warned about worsening drought and water crisis linked to El Niño. In a social media video, he urged people to reduce consumption of food, oil, petrol and diesel by 15-20%. His comments come as Maharashtra faces severe drought with 19% below-average rainfall this season.