President Droupadi Murmu distributes the 72nd National Film Awards for 2024 across multiple cinema categories at a ceremony held in Ekta Nagar (Kevadia), near the Statue of Unity. The event includes participation by prominent figures from India’s film industry.
Speaking to actors and industry members, Murmu urges performers to avoid endorsing harmful health products, saying that a “true star” spreads light rather than darkness. She also calls for greater representation of women on juries that select films for the National Film Awards.
While one outlet focuses primarily on the awards ceremony and its setting, the other highlights Murmu’s remarks during the event—particularly her health-product caution and her stance on improving women’s participation in award juries. Both accounts place her comments within the broader context of the film awards presentation.
