Archive · 23 Sep 2026
President Murmu Urges Film Stars to Avoid Harmful 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 choose to do.
She asked stars not to advertise products that may harm people’s health.
She encouraged celebrities to promote disciplined, healthy, and positive lifestyles.
Murmu said a true star should spread light rather than darkness.
She also praised the quality of films being made in India.
Dharmendra Pradhan agreed that artists have responsibilities beyond acting.
Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Yami Gautam, Mammootty, and Kartik Aaryan also received major awards.
President Droupadi Murmu urged popular artists not to endorse products harmful to people’s health.
Murmu said celebrities strongly influence children and young people’s choices and habits.
She praised the quality of Indian cinema and expressed confidence in its future.
Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Yami Gautam won Best Actress, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan received Best Actor awards.
- Who
- President Droupadi Murmu addressed film artists; Dharmendra Pradhan supported her appeal; Anant Nag, Yami Gautam, Mammootty, and Kartik Aaryan received honours.
- What
- The 72nd National Film Awards ceremony featured Murmu’s appeal for celebrities to avoid endorsing health-harming products and included several major awards.
- When
- Tuesday; a post containing Murmu’s remarks was dated September 22, 2026.
- Where
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, India.
- Why
- Murmu said celebrities influence children and young people and should use that influence to encourage healthy and positive choices.
- Event
- 72nd National Film Awards
- Speaker
- President Droupadi Murmu
- Celebrity appeal
- Popular artists should not endorse products or substances harmful to health.
- Supporting statement
- Dharmendra Pradhan called Murmu’s appeal deeply meaningful and said artists have responsibilities beyond their craft.
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Veteran Kannada actor Anant Nag received the highest honour in Indian cinema.
- Best Actress
- Yami Gautam won for Article 370.
- Best Actor
- Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan received the awards for their respective performances.
- Location
- Ekta Nagar, Gujarat.
