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Murmu urges film stars to skip harmful endorsements
The Hindu··3d ago
President Droupadi Murmu on September 22 urged film artists not to endorse products harmful to health. At the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, she said a true star spreads light, not darkness. She called for women on regional juries and social security for film workers. Anant Nag received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award. Article 370 won Best Feature Film.
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What It Means For You
- Celebrity health-product ads remain under presidential scrutiny for their effect on young viewers.
- Regional jury composition for National Film Awards may add more women if organisers follow the appeal.
- Crew members and assistants were named as needing respect and social security from producers.
What's Happening
- Murmu presented the 2024 National Film Awards at Kevadia instead of the usual Delhi venue.
- Yami Gautam won Best Actress, while Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan shared Best Actor.
- She recalled asking the industry at the previous ceremony to respect every crew member.
What Else She Said
- Murmu said successful artists speaking for disciplined lifestyles are widely emulated.
- She praised Indian film quality and said it can set world-class benchmarks.
- The ceremony drew leading film personalities to the Statue of Unity complex.
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