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President Urges Film Stars to Avoid Harmful Product Endorsements
President Droupadi Murmu spoke to film stars at the 72nd National Film Awards.
She said famous actors can influence what children and young people do.
She asked stars not to advertise products that may harm people’s health.
She said celebrities should use their influence in a positive way.
Murmu also praised the quality of films being made in India.
She said Indian cinema could reach world-class standards.
Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Yami Gautam, Mammootty, and Kartik Aaryan also received major awards.
President Droupadi Murmu urged film stars not to endorse products harmful to people’s health.
She said celebrities strongly influence children and young people’s choices and habits.
Murmu praised the quality of Indian cinema and predicted a successful future for the industry.
Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Indian cinema’s highest honour.
Yami Gautam won Best Actress, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan received Best Actor awards.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu addressed film artists; Anant Nag, Yami Gautam, Mammootty, and Kartik Aaryan received honours.
- What
- The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony took place, where Murmu urged celebrities to avoid endorsing unhealthy products.
- Where
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, India.
- When
- Tuesday, according to the article.
- Why
- Murmu said celebrities influence children and young people and have a responsibility to promote healthy, positive choices.
Key facts
- Event
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Speaker
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Celebrity message
- Film stars should not endorse products harmful to people’s health.
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Anant Nag received the highest honour in Indian cinema.
- Best Actress
- Yami Gautam for Article 370.
- Best Actor
- Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan were honoured for their respective performances.
- Location
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
Quotes
Dharmendra Pradhan
Former Education Minister who supported President Murmu’s appeal
“When successful artists speak about the benefits of a disciplined lifestyle, millions of children and young people emulate them. I urge popular artists not to endorse products that are harmful to people's health. A true star is the one who spreads light, not darkness.”
NDTV
businesstoday.in
“Artists have a larger role to play beyond their craft. Through cinema, they can promote Indian art and culture, uphold positive values and showcase the richness of our cultural heritage in diverse and meaningful forms.”
businesstoday.in
Sources
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