Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Maharashtra FDA Chief Warns Celebrities Over Harmful Product Endorsements
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said famous artists should be careful about what they promote.
He agreed with President Droupadi Murmu’s message about products that could harm people’s health.
Murmu said celebrities can strongly influence young people.
Mundhe said being famous does not exempt anyone from following the law.
He also said artists are responsible for the products and habits they encourage.
Maharashtra has already sent notices to some artists about concerning endorsements.
Mundhe said protecting public health is more important than making money from advertisements.
He believes influence should not be used to promote harmful products.
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe backed President Droupadi Murmu’s appeal against endorsing products harmful to public health.
Murmu said celebrities strongly influence young people and should use their platform responsibly.
Mundhe said artists must follow the law and accept responsibility for influencing public choices.
He said Maharashtra authorities have issued notices to artists over endorsements raising public-interest concerns.
Mundhe stated that commercial interests cannot take precedence over public health and that no one is above the law.
- Who
- Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe and President Droupadi Murmu spoke about celebrity endorsements; artists were the focus of the appeal.
- What
- They called for celebrities to avoid endorsing products, behaviors, or habits that may harm public health.
- When
- Murmu made the appeal while addressing the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony on Tuesday; Mundhe responded on X.
- Where
- The comments concerned Maharashtra, where the FDA has issued notices to artists; Murmu spoke at the National Film Awards ceremony.
- Why
- Because celebrities influence public choices, especially among young people, and public health should take priority over commercial interests.
- Maharashtra FDA commissioner
- Tukaram Mundhe
- President
- Droupadi Murmu
- Event referenced
- 72nd National Film Awards ceremony
- Main concern
- Celebrity endorsements of products harmful to public health
- Action in Maharashtra
- Notices have been issued to artists over endorsements raising public-interest concerns
- Mundhe’s position
- No one is above the law, and commercial interests cannot take precedence over public health