Cinema Has Strengthened India’s Cultural Unity, Says President Murmu at National Film Awards

President Droupadi Murmu urges film stars against endorsing harmful health products: ‘True star spreads light’

Droupadi Murmu distributed the 72nd National Film Awards for 2024 in various categories of cinema at Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), near the Statue of Unity

Cinema has strengthened India’s cultural unity, says President Murmu at National Film Awards

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday highlighted the role of cinema in strengthening India’s cultural unity, saying films transcend linguistic, regional and cultural boundaries and allow audiences to experience the diverse stories, traditions and human experiences that make up the country.

72nd National Film Awards: Aanand L Rai wins Best Director for ‘Statue Of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek’ starring Akshay Kumar, receives honour from President Droupadi Murmu

Aanand L Rai won his first National Film Award, receiving Best Director from President Droupadi Murmu for his 2024 documentary "Statue Of Unity: Ekta Ka Prateek," narrated by Akshay Kumar. The film honours Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and documents the statue's making, including iron donated by 600,000 villages and soil gathered nationwide.

President Droupadi Murmu to Present 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat Today | 📰 LatestLY

President Droupadi Murmu will present the 72nd National Film Awards in Ekta Nagar, Gujarat, today, September 22, marking a historic first outside New Delhi. Anant Nag wins the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Article 370 takes Best Feature Film, Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan share Best Actor, and a Santhali film wins non-feature honours. 📰 President Droupadi Murmu to Present 72nd National Film Awards in Gujarat Today.

72nd National Film Awards: President Murmu Urges Top Film Stars to Avoid Endorsing Harmful Products

Kevadia, September 22, 2026 (Yes Punjab News) President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday urged India’s leading film stars to refrain from endorsing products that could adversely affect people’s health, stressing that popular artistes have considerable influence, particularly among the youth. Murmu made the appeal while addressing the 72nd National Film Awards ceremony in Kevadia, Gujarat, where […]

‘True star spreads light, not darkness’: Murmu urges actors to shun harmful health products

President Droupadi Murmu urged film artists not to endorse products harmful to health, saying a true star spreads light, not darkness, at the 72nd National Film Awards.